Siemens Smart Infrastructure has signed a contract with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to collaborate on a decarbonization project that will transform 60 buildings by deploying advanced technologies to improve energy efficiency and user comfort.
As part of the UAE's 2050 net zero emissions strategy, the project aims to save up to 27% of energy and water consumption per year compared to baseline levels. This energy saving target is equivalent to reducing 15,400 tons of carbon dioxide emissions. Prior to launching the project, Siemens conducted a comprehensive study and successfully transformed seven representative buildings of the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure, established energy consumption benchmarks, and analyzed anomalies, providing a scientific basis for the final selection of the transformed buildings.
"This collaboration with Siemens reflects our strong commitment to setting global standards for sustainability and efficiency in the built environment," said Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure. "The UAE is committed to setting the benchmark and this building renovation project is a key step towards our long-term environmental goals. The Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure's strategy is highly aligned with the UAE's national strategy to achieve net zero emissions by 2050, covering key sectors such as energy, infrastructure, real estate and transportation. This project is critical to the UAE's rapid progress in decarbonizing the economy, with an initial focus on healthcare and education facilities."
"We are delighted to be working with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure on this groundbreaking decarbonization project," said Matthias, Member of the Management Board of Siemens AG and CEO of the Smart Infrastructure Division. Rebellius said, "In order to accelerate the pace of decarbonization, we will make this project a model for decarbonization of buildings and actively deploy innovative and scalable solutions. We will work with the UAE Ministry of Energy and Infrastructure to improve the energy efficiency of buildings and make a significant contribution to the realization of the UAE's sustainable development and energy efficiency goals."
Siemens will use advanced technology to upgrade the HVAC system, integrate motion and lighting sensors, and install a building management system for centralized energy management. The implementation of these measures is expected to significantly reduce carbon emissions and significantly improve the efficiency of building operations. The relevant solutions will include the use of Siemens Xcelerator platform business portfolio. Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform will enable customers to make their digital transformation easier, faster and more scalable.