Dubai Electricity and Water Authority’s (DEWA) has appointed a consortium led by Moro Hub, a subsidiary of Digital DEWA, Ghantoot Group, Johnson Controls, and Microsoft, to implement the latest digital twin technologies to its new headquarters, referred to as Al Shera’a, which is Arabic for sail.
The consortium will implement the internet of things (IoT), cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), and smart building management solutions to the facility.
The total energy used in the building during a year will be equal to or less than the energy produced on-site, according to DEWA.
The application helps with remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance, compliance monitoring, and advanced risk assessments.
Abu Dhabi-based Ghantoot Group has been implementing construction work of the building. Moro Hub will support DEWA to implement the latest in IoT, cybersecurity, digital twin technologies, AI, and smart building management solutions from Johnson Controls and Microsoft.
Through these innovative technologies, Al-Shera’a is expected to utilise up to 50% less water than comparable buildings.
According to DEWA, Al-Shera’a is expected to be ready by 2023. Comprising 15 floors, a basement, and a four-story car park, the building will have a capacity to accommodate 5,000 people.
The building is designed for a platinum rating by Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) and a silver rating from the WELL Building Standard.
DEWA is also expected to announce two more phases to implement work on the Internet of Things and Artificial Intelligence and the photovoltaic solar systems for the building.
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