Empower reports 315-fold increase in connected capacity since establishment
DUBAI, UAE, 20 January 2026: Empower said it has recorded unprecedented growth in its connected capacity in Dubai, increasing from approximately 5,400 refrigeration tons (RT) in 2004 to 1.7 million RT by the end of 2025. Making the announcement through a Press Release, Empower said this represents a growth of 315 times over two decades, underscoring the company’s position as a District Cooling services provider in the region and globally.
Empower said this exponential growth reflects its strategic vision and the expansion of its projects, as well as its stated commitment to providing cooling solutions that support urban and economic development in Dubai, enhance energy efficiency and reduce carbon emissions.
Empower emphasised that this achievement underscores what it considers the success of its District Cooling services as a sustainable solution to meeting rising demand, particularly amid the rapid urban development and upcoming major projects across the emirate. The company said it has played a role in serving residential and commercial areas with its cooling services.
The company said that among Empower’s flagship projects is the Business Bay District Cooling project, which it described as the largest of its kind in the world. Empower said the project holds two Guinness World Records, one for the Highest Capacity District Cooling Plant with a total connected capacity of 276,545 RT and the other for the Largest Cooling Plant Coverage by number of buildings, currently serving 201 buildings including residential, commercial, hospitality and others.
H.E. Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO, Empower, said: “Empower’s growth in cooling capacity since its inception demonstrates the strong confidence that Dubai and its real estate developers place in District Cooling solutions and underscores our commitment to supporting the sustainability and energy efficiency initiatives championed by our leadership. We have expanded from 5,400 RT in 2004 to 1.7 million RT by the end of 2025; an achievement we are proud of and one that reflects the success of our strategy centred on innovation, strategic expansion and investment in advanced technologies.”
H.E. Bin Shafar added that Empower will continue to advance its expansion plans in line with Dubai’s future vision, noting that District Cooling is, in his view, one of the key solutions for achieving Net Zero and reducing electricity consumption compared to traditional cooling systems.
Empower said it further affirms its commitment to developing its infrastructure and enhancing operational efficiency, adding that these efforts support national sustainability goals and reinforce Dubai’s position, as the company described it, in adopting smart and sustainable solutions.
Empower said it provides District Cooling services to a number of prominent projects in the Emirate of Dubai, including Dubai International Airport, Dubai International Financial Centre, Business Bay, Dubai Healthcare City, Palm Jumeirah, Jumeirah Lakes Towers, Meydan, Deira Waterfront, Bluewaters, Jumeirah Group, Jumeirah Beach Residence, Discovery Gardens, Ibn Battuta Mall, Dubai Design District, Dubai Production City, Dubailand Residential Complex and other large developments.