Solar power will now be used for heating water for residents in the Burj Khalifa. Being the world’s tallest building, it has the capability of heating 140,000 litres of water per day through solar panels.

The water will then be distributed to homes and commercial establishments in the building. This system will lead to energy savings equivalent to 3,200 kilowatts per day and 690MWh of energy per year.

According to Ahmad Al Matrooshi, who is the Managing Director of the developer, the thermal energy initiative at the Burj Khalifa highlights Emaar’s commitment to partner the government’s sustainable development goals. By utilizing solar power, the Burj is setting an example on how urban developments can effectively integrate energy-friendly initiatives.

The system has been installed and will be operated by Sole UAE Solar Systems. There are multiple benefits of the system that include cost savings, which will be not be for the tower only but the government utility provider too. This will also lead to reduced pollution levels, and thus a healthier environment.

There are 378 collector panels in total, each measuring 2.7 sq m, and will be placed on the roof of the Burj’s Offices annexe. The system will be able to heat up 140,000 litres of water in seven hours.

The condensate from all the air-conditioning equipment in Burj Khalifa will also be reclaimed to cool the potable water supplied by the Dubai Electricity and Water Authority. The condensate will then be collected in an irrigation tank and will be used for the tower’s landscaping. This system will provide 15 million gallons of supplemental water per year once it becomes operational.

To enhance energy efficiency, fresh air handling units have been fitted with thermal wheels economy modes appliances have been placed wherever possible. The air-conditioning and water systems also use energy saving control systems to reduce consumption.

The Burj also has many other features that help to reduce water consumption such as water flow restrictors.

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