DUBAI, UAE, 30 March 2022: Wilo said that with the implementation of high-performance pumps in its projects across the globe, it has reduced power consumption by 1.77 terawatt-hours (TWh) in total. 

Making the announcement through a Press release, the company pointed out to its recently established 2025 goals, which include reduction of carbon emissions by 50 million tons, achieving climate-neutral production across all its sites and saving 1.8 terawatt-hours in energy per year through utilisation of high-efficiency pumps. 

Wilo facility in Dubai

Wilo said it has been increasing its sustainable solutions in a bid to achieve its recent commitment to the business ambition for 1.5 degrees C and carbon neutrality by 2050. As a pump solutions provider, the company said it acknowledges that the water sector entails higher consumption of electricity. However, innovation in pumps can cut energy consumption and will help building operators reduce cost, it added. 

 The company pointed out that new innovative pumps utilise much less electricity than previous models and that replacing old technology with new, highly efficient pumps is more economical than maintaining old ones. Pump technology, it said, has made significant innovations in terms of energy efficiency and reliability, including digital innovations and electronically controlled systems. 

 Wilo said that along with its expansion plans in the MENA region it has committed to delivering sustainable solutions and contributing to the regional climate change goals. The company said it is seeking to increase utilisation of high-efficiency pumps in its projects and operations in the region to significantly lessen the carbon footprint of water consumption.  

Yasser Nagi, Managing Director, Wilo Middle East, said: “Innovation can bring about major changes and facilitates in addressing major challenges such as reduction of carbon footprint. Technological advancements and sustainability go hand in hand to mitigate the risks of climate change, especially in areas like the MENA region, where water scarcity, for instance, is one of the pressing concerns. This is why we have incorporated the use of high-efficient pumps and other sustainable strategies in all our operations to contribute to the regional efforts to reduce carbon emission while ensuring water efficiency.”