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26 April 2024

Empower gears up to take part in World Future Energy Summit in Abu Dhabi

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By WAM

The Emirates Central Cooling Systems Corporation, Empower, a district cooling services provider, said it would take part in the 10th World Future Energy Summit, WFES, to be held as part of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week (ADSW) 2017, under the theme "Practical Steps Towards a Sustainable Future."

The event will be held from 16th to 19th January at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.

The summit offers a global platform for pioneers in sustainability and energy sectors at regional and global levels. It will showcase latest studies and techniques regarding efficient use of clean and renewable energy, and will help create new opportunities for businesses.

"The goals of the World Future Energy Summit are in sync with our strategy, which is guided by the vision of our leaders. The core of UAE 2021 vision places sustainable development and efficient use of energy as top priorities. Our participation in the summit is an extension of our interest to attend international and local forums to update ourselves in terms of new developments in energy and sustainability. We are keen to see the newest projects in this field and exchange expertise," said Ahmad Bin Shafar, CEO of Empower.

At the summit, Empower will display the model of its plant in Business Bay and will highlight its role in providing environmentally friendly cooling services of highest international standards. This plant on display saves electricity consumption; helps reduce environmental pollution and conserve water.

The World Future Energy Summit will review the latest projects in energy and renewable energy, future infrastructure projects, government strategies and international innovations, especially those related to nuclear energy and solar power. It will also highlight the importance of efficient energy usage in current and future facilities, in addition to innovation and smart infrastructure.

"As a leading company in the energy and environment field, Empower leverages latest environmental systems and supports energy conservation. We are keen to find the best solutions to reduce the negatives by creating new techniques that will suit our needs and government strategies for sustainable development, and will help us move rapidly towards green economy. The summit will provide a lot of data and information that will support our future vision in many fields such as energy storage and energy management in smart cities," Bin Shafar said.