Abu Dhabi’s ADES, UAE University ink MoU to promote energy efficiency – MEP MiddleEast

Abu Dhabi’s ADES, UAE University ink MoU to promote energy efficiency – MEP MiddleEast

Abu Dhabi Energy Services (ADES), which is a subsidiary of Abu Dhabi National Energy Company (TAQA), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the United Arab Emirates University (UAEU) – the first university established in the UAE – to explore retrofitting the university's buildings with energy efficient solutions.

The agreement aims to reduce power and water consumption, while enhancing energy efficiency and sustainability throughout the UAEU's premises in Al Ain.

ADES will work closely with UAEU to assess its current power and water consumption trends and develop a comprehensive plan to improve energy efficiency across UAEU's facilities.

The MoU plays an important role in Abu Dhabi's Demand Side Management and Energy Rationalisation Strategy 2030, which targets a reduction in electricity consumption by more than 22% and water consumption by more than 32%.

Commenting on the agreement, the executive director of Transmission and Distribution at TAQA Group, Omar Abdulla Alhashmi, said: “The United Arab Emirates University is a natural fit for ADES. As an institution that puts sustainability and environmental responsibility at centre stage, UAEU plays a critical role in encouraging more sustainable-conscious global citizens.

“TAQA is excited to partner with UAEU to extend that approach to sustainability to their buildings and infrastructure