District cooling (DC) is the distribution of cooling energy usually in the form of chilled water from a central energy plant to multiple buildings through underground pipes...

District cooling (DC) is the distribution of cooling energy usually in the form of chilled water from a central energy plant to multiple buildings through underground pipes. District cooling systems are up to 40% more efficient than decentralized cooling systems. In addition to that centralizing the cooling infrastructure offsets the need of a mechanical room in each building.  The result is:

  • Up to 40% improvement in efficiency and optimal comfort
  • Up to 20% life cycle cost savings and reduced maintenance
  • Easy expansion and technological upgrades
  • Supplement to green field construction industry and natural energy sources
  • Increase the efficiency of fuel use and carbon emission savings
  • Improved facility management, no operations of complicated technical machinery; DC also frees space and gives knowledge about costs

In Europe cooling is common in public and office buildings, cold storages, shops, hospitals. It improves productivity and improves the living standards.

In countries with hot climate for example those from the Gulf region, DC application covers all types of buildings connected to the district cooling system such as residential buildings, offices, commercial buildings, public buildings etc.