Sharaf DG Energy completes lighting retrofit project at Drydocks World-Dubai
Work at Drydocks World in Dubai saved ageing staff accommodation from demolition, claims Sharaf DG Energy
Sharaf DG Energy says it has successfully completed a lighting retrofit project at Drydocks World – Dubai on behalf of Etihad ESCO.
Deploying a range of energy saving measures the project is expected to result in annual savings of $163,000 for three years.
5,500 fluorescent, metal halide and conventional lights with high efficient LED fixtures were fitted during a retrofit that focused on junior staff accommodation at the shipyard, including five buildings, workshops, camp streets and three communal areas.
Retrofitting, a measure taken to replace conventional light fittings and accessories with new energy saving LED lights, is a key component in helping the UAE achieve their sustainable related targets, explained Sharaf DG Energy in a statement.
“With the help of the latest technologies, commercial and industrial sectors can now receive a number of benefits. Advantages include the reduction of energy consumption and carbon emissions, productivity enhancement, a decreased amount of maintenance expenditure and the ability to ensure more safety measures are in place for workers.
“This project heavily supports Drydocks’ green efforts and offers sustainable solutions through the adoption of modern LED energy saving technologies. This project that will result in an annual energy saving of 1,215,708 kWh. Sharaf DG Energy has been diligently working alongside Etihad ESCO and are delighted to have exceeded their expectations.”
Etihad ESCO was appointed to retrofit the entire shipyard in 2018 and according to Sharaf DG Energy, the ageing buildings were considered for demolition.
“Sharaf DG Energy fortunately took on the project and have successfully completed it on 31st May 2020,” said the firm.
“The organisation augmented the whole plan in a record timeframe and overachieved with the annual savings against proposed savings. Throughout the project, Sharaf Electronics ensured and maintained the highest safety standards with zero accidents on site.”
