Reports

Although District Cooling has been accepted as a sustainable cooling solution, lack of regulation, inefficient designs and negative customer experience, owing to high cost, have hindered its adoption in the UAE. The third edition of DC Dialogue, held on September 15 in Dubai, provided a platform for service providers, government authorities, consultants, contractors, clients and other stakeholders to flesh out existing challenges in the market in order to utilise District Cooling in the fight against climate change. Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East shares key insights from the discussion...

Posted: October 16, 2019

Service providers discuss opportunities for integration of renewable energy in District Cooling

Posted: October 16, 2019

Are inadequate maintenance mechanisms and improper design considerations impacting carbon monoxide-abatement schemes in underground parking lots across the GCC region? Hannah Jo Uy has the story...

Posted: October 16, 2019

That’s what a labour accommodation facility in Al Quoz area of Dubai achieved in the first eight months ensuing the installation of a VRF regimen. The savings was AED 300,000, with the projected annual savings being AED 500,000, as reported by Taqeef

Posted: September 15, 2019

Fifteen years on, VRF technology has found greater acceptance among clients, consultants and contractors in the GCC region, but the consensus among the three is that it is lagging behind when it comes to sharing performance data. Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East has the report

Posted: May 14, 2019

Saudi Arabia is undergoing a transformation, largely driven by government initiatives under Saudi Vision 2030 to promote social and economic diversification within the Kingdom. These initiatives have renewed the enthusiasm of the HVAC sector, with stakeholders presenting a positive outlook of the local market in anticipation of new developments, following the announcements of mega projects and increased investment in non-oil industries, and in view of the expanding retrofit market. Hannah Jo Uy of Climate Control Middle East takes a closer look at how efforts to meet the objectives of Saudi Vision 2030 is transforming the built -environment in the country…

Posted: May 14, 2019

How will the narrative surrounding renewable energy in the Middle East affect stakeholders within the HVACR industry, given that air conditioning is responsible for a significant portion of a building’s energy consumption?

Posted: February 11, 2019

With an emphasis on energy efficiency, emissions, indoor environmental quality, IoT and cybersecurity, the 2019 AHR EXPO more than held its own amidst the growing anticipation and excitement surrounding the Super Bowl in early February, writes Surendar Balakrishnan, Editor, Climate Control Middle East…

Posted: February 10, 2019

Dubai conference highlights how District Cooling is contributing to smarter urban growth

Posted: January 20, 2019

The HVAC R Expo at The Big 5 Dubai in November 2018 presented an opportunity for several companies to showcase not only innovations but also their philosophy and intent to align with the region’s socioeconomic and sustainable development goals. In this, the second part of Climate Control Middle East’s coverage of the exhibition, we bring you more profiles…

Posted: January 20, 2019