Climate Control Middle East in conversation with Marisa Long, PR & Communications Director of the United States Green Building Council (USGBC), on the region’s efforts to green its built-environment and the significance of LEED certification. Excerpts from the interview...
Posted: May 10, 2015
The current trend of energy demands in Saudi Arabia is alarming. The continuous rise in the requirement for electrical power in the Kingdom is already taking its toll on its non-renewable resources, which has a direct negative repercussion on the country’s future economic viability. At a time when it needs it most, the sun rises to the occasion and offers the Kingdom a sustainable solution to its present power crisis. Report by Jerome Sanchez
Posted: March 10, 2013
When the rest of region is trying to get back on its feet in the post-global economic slowdown scenario, Saudi Arabia stands tall with an expected growth rate of about 10% this year and the next.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Residential, commercial and mixed-use buildings account for a large share of the power consumption in Saudi Arabia, with HVAC systems consuming nearly 70% of a building’s total power load.
Posted: June 13, 2012
Quotes from delegates at the Climate Control Conference 2011 in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia
Posted: November 30, 2011
Several key points and questions emerged from each of the roundtable sessions, which were discussed in detail during the cluster session, involving members of the audience.
Posted: November 30, 2011
Opportunities exist for a vaster spread of district cooling and cogeneration in Saudi Arabia, but the responsibility lies with the people, and therein lies a solution to the power challenges the Kingdom faces.
Posted: November 30, 2011
Photos from the 2011 edition of Big 5 at KSA
Posted: March 20, 2011
Where there was once desert, there will now be what Saudi Arabia calls Economic Cities. With many built from scratch, these cities will fuel a massive demand for air conditioning products. David Garwood explains.
Posted: April 15, 2010