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Manila Bulletin devider Business devider BCDA explores low-carbon cooling for New Clark City

BCDA explores low-carbon cooling for New Clark City

Published Oct 9, 2023 04:48 am

At A Glance

  • The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) has partnered with the United District Energy International L.L.C. (UDEI) and Marubeni Corp. to explore low-carbon district cooling technologies.<br>The partnership aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions, improve air quality, and enhance temperature control in New Clark City.<br>The initiative will help address high energy consumption during the dry season, especially in Central Luzon.<br>BCDA said the focus is on implementing district cooling systems as a greener and smarter alternative to decentralized air conditioners.<br>The MOU includes discussions, knowledge sharing, and collaboration opportunities leading to conceptual and technical reports.<br>UDEI is a regional leader in low-carbon district cooling technologies, while Marubeni is a reliable Japanese partner in power distribution.<br>The goal is to make use of greener energy sources and reduce overall energy consumption.

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority (BCDA) is exploring eco-friendly cooling technologies to help reduce electricity usage for future residents and businesses in New Clark City, Capas, Tarlac.

In a statement, BCDA said the state-run firm has partnered with United District Energy International L.L.C. (UDEI) and Marubeni Corp. to consider low-carbon district cooling technologies.

BCDA said their collaboration is focused on making energy consumption in New Clark City more environmentally friendly and efficient.

“By utilizing these systems in New Clark City, electricity consumption by future residents and locators will be cut by as much as 50 percent,” BCDA said.

The BCDA added that the initiative  will lead to a reduction in carbon dioxide emissions and pollution. Additionally, it will enhance air quality, improve temperature control, and optimize the utilization of available space.

During its business mission in Tokyo last September, BCDA signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with Qatar-based UDEI and Japan-based Marubeni for the conduct of a technical and commercial feasibility study that will explore the viability of a district cooling technology.

BCDA said this sustainability initiative aims to help address high energy consumption during the dry season, which is associated with searing temperatures especially in Central Luzon.

“To help reduce energy consumption and make use of greener energy sources, BCDA has tapped the expertise of UDEI, a regional leader in low-carbon district cooling technologies, and Marubeni, our reliable Japanese partner in power distribution in New Clark City,” BCDA President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang said.

District cooling systems integrate highly-efficient centralized chillers, thermal energy storage tanks, and advanced control systems as a greener and smarter alternative to decentralized air conditioners.

Under the one-year MOU, BCDA, Marubeni and UDEI have agreed to discuss, share knowledge, and explore potential opportunities for collaboration leading to the preparation of conceptual and technical reports.

"We at UDEI are dedicated to pushing the boundaries of innovation and excellence in our partnership with BCDA and Marubeni for the exploration of low-carbon district cooling technologies in New Clark City, Philippines,” UDEI Director Yasser Al Jaidah said.

“We envision a future where our technology, in collaboration with BCDA and Marubeni, continues to pave the way for positive change, transforming challenges into opportunities and inspiring progress for generations to come,” he added. (Gabriell Christel Galang)

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