Sustainable development is in danger of becoming a passing fad, with everyone in the industry wanting to pay lip service to it. Sougata Nandi argues that it needs to be financially profitable, environmentally responsible and socially sensitive, and demonstrates ways of integrating it in development projects.
Posted: January 25, 2011
Residential air conditioners in the GCC region pose energy challenges. A consumption-based cost-allocation billing system, achieved through cooperation between providers, developers and homeowners, could lead to energy savings, argues Hans Altmann.
Posted: January 25, 2011
It is possible to generate energy using waste heat and waste water and supplying it through large-scale heat pumps running on natural refrigerants. Here is an insight into how the environmentally friendly process has worked in a few major district heating and cooling projects.
Posted: January 25, 2011
With the increasing cost of electricity, solar cooling systems could be a more viable option, despite initial challenges, argues Muhammad Ali.
Posted: December 15, 2010
In the special supplement on the Qatar district cooling sector in CCME’s October issue, as an aside to the main story, we ran a sidebar titled: The cup that cheers. Here is an excerpt, with additional observations, now that Qatar has won the 2022 World Cup bid.
Posted: December 9, 2010
Editor Phil Ross of Climate Control News argues that sometimes, asking a different question might show the way forward than seeking answers.
Posted: December 9, 2010
A rigorous and regular scrutiny of change orders and the suppliers following a “gate check” procedure with their manufacturing facilities can ensure that orders arrive on site as per specification, argues Edward Eisermann.
Posted: November 19, 2010
The VRV market is a low-hanging fruit, waiting to be plucked, says Anil Pakale, Regional Sales Manager of Daikin McQuay ME, in an interview with B Surendar, adding that the company has set its sights on capturing 65% of the region’s market.
Posted: September 16, 2010
Measures to save energy throughout the life of refrigerating systems are increasingly acquiring significance. In this regard, natural refrigerants offer a double incentive, as they cut back on costs and help protect the environment, postulates Monika Witt.
Posted: September 16, 2010
As the person who played a crucial role in the OMD building at Dubai Media City being awarded the LEED Silver certification, Sougata Nandi of TECOM shares his experience of the process. En route, he demonstrates that the certification is an achievable goal.
Posted: September 16, 2010