Singapore Business
Summary
Singapore's weather has become a hot topic, both figuratively and literally. In recent months, the nation has found itself at the epicentre of the regional heat challenge. Temperatures even soared as high as 37 degrees Celsius in May of this year; matching a 40-year record for the highest daily maximum temperature in the country.
As the region looks to tackle its cooling challenges, one notable solution gaining traction is district cooling. District cooling is a centralised approach to urban cooling that offers several advantages. By consolidating the production and distribution of cooling, it eliminates the requirement for individual air conditioning units that place strain on the power grid and contribute to carbon emissions. In comparison to these standalone split unit systems, district cooling systems (DCS) effectively alleviate pressure on power grids and reduce carbon emissions. DCS achieve this by utilising a network of insulated pipes to distribute chilled water from a central plant, efficiently serving multiple buildings from a single cooling source. This centralised approach allows for economies of scale and optimal use of energy resources, resulting in higher overall efficiency.
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