Energy Efficiency Project At Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital In Arar Targets 14% Reduction In Energy Consumption

The National Energy Services Company, known as Tarshid, has initiated a project to enhance energy efficiency at Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital in Arar. This initiative aims for a 14% reduction in energy use across the hospital's 10 buildings, aligning with top global standards.

Tarshid's Managing Director and CEO, Waled Al-Ghreri, stated that field surveys and technical studies revealed significant opportunities to improve energy efficiency at the hospital. He mentioned that nine key measures are necessary for this improvement, focusing on HVAC systems, lighting, and control systems.

Among the measures being implemented are the installation of a chiller plant management system and variable frequency drives on chilled water pumps. Smart thermostats will also be installed to enhance the performance of packaged air conditioning units. Additionally, the building management system will be upgraded to better control air handling units.

The project includes retrofitting existing lighting with high-performance LED fixtures. These changes aim to reduce annual electricity consumption from 15 million kilowatt-hours to about 13 million kilowatt-hours. This represents a 14% energy saving.

According to the release, these efforts will conserve over 3,000 barrels of oil equivalent (BOE) annually and cut carbon emissions by roughly 1,000 metric tons. This reduction is comparable to planting more than 20,000 seedlings each year.

Tarshid is dedicated to supporting Saudi Arabia's strategic sustainability objectives as outlined in Saudi Vision 2030. The vision seeks substantial energy savings and aims to lower carbon emissions significantly.

This project is part of Tarshid's broader commitment to advancing energy efficiency across various sectors in Saudi Arabia. By implementing these measures at Prince Abdulaziz Bin Musaed Hospital, Tarshid contributes to national goals while setting an example for other institutions.

With inputs from SPA