Energy efficiency will help ME build a greener, more sustainable future

Energy efficiency will help ME build a greener, more sustainable future

Countries across the Middle East are adopting national action plans and strategic initiatives to support a greener economy - many of these initiatives address the need for increased energy efficiency. Egypt Vision 2030, Saudi vision 2030, Kuwait Vision 2030, UAE Water Security Strategy 2036 and UAE Agenda for Sustainable Development Goals and other initiatives are addressing the impact of climate change in the region and actively seeking energy efficiency improvements. ABB is working closely with stakeholders in these programmes to capture the potential savings that will contribute to a greener and more sustainable future. ABB's highly efficient electric motors and variable speed drives can help the Middle East reduce CO2 emissions in critical water supply and cooling applications. The Middle East is already classified as the world's most water-stressed region and the challenge is growing. Climate models predict that the Middle East will be particularly impacted by rising temperatures. This is one of the multiple stress factors that will significantly increase water shortages. "To reduce water scarcity, the region must adopt water treatment plants that recycle and reuse water and encourage agricultural efficiency. These processes rely on energy intensive pumping. That makes them a prime target for energy efficiency improvements