Page 36 - RSB Annual Report 2020 English

EFFICIENT COOLING ⁞ Some district cooling providers have access to recycled water in sufficient volumes to meet almost all their water needs. However, its availability in the right quantity and at a stable quality throughout Dubai is limited, so most providers depend mainly on water supplied by DEWA. 50% 40% 30% 20% 10% 0% 2014 6 5 4 3 2 1 › Figure (16) Recycled Water 2015 2016 2017 Consumption 2018 Percent 2019 2020 ⁞ Given that recycled water accounted for only 25% of total water demand, the work plan being developed by the association of district cooling operators is likely to include initiatives to increase availability and quality of recycled water for consumption by the district cooling sector. EFFICIENT COOLING 36 RSB Percent Mm3