Tarshid Partners With King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital For Energy Efficiency Project Aiming At 22% Savings

The National Energy Services Company (Tarshid) and King Abdulaziz Specialist Hospital have initiated a project to retrofit the hospital's buildings in Al-Jouf. This initiative involves 10 buildings, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and reduce consumption according to top international standards.

Waled Al-Ghreri, Tarshid Board Member and CEO, highlighted that comprehensive on-site surveys and technical evaluations were conducted. These studies underscored the necessity of implementing 13 essential measures, focusing on control systems, air conditioning, and lighting enhancements.

Key improvements include upgrading the chiller control system and scheduling air handling units. Variable frequency drives (VFDs) will be installed to regulate speed and boost performance. Additionally, some air conditioning chillers will be replaced with more energy-efficient models.

The building management system will see an upgrade and integration with new cooling and air conditioning systems. This integration aims to optimize overall performance. Lighting systems will also undergo significant changes by replacing conventional lights with energy-saving LED systems.

The project aims to cut annual electricity consumption from 12.8 million kilowatt-hours to 9.8 million kilowatt-hours post-retrofitting. This represents an estimated 22% reduction in energy usage annually.

This reduction equates to saving over 4,000 barrels of oil equivalent each year. Moreover, it is expected to decrease approximately 1,400 metric tons of harmful carbon emissions annually.

Environmental Impact

The environmental benefits are substantial, equating to the impact of planting over 23,000 tree seedlings each year. Such measures not only improve energy efficiency but also contribute significantly to environmental conservation efforts.

"The findings emphasized the importance of applying 13 key measures," said Waled Al-Ghreri. "These include systems for control, air conditioning, and lighting."

Occupancy sensors and smart motion detectors will be installed alongside LED systems to further enhance operational efficiency in various environments within the hospital facilities.

This retrofitting project marks a significant step towards sustainable energy use in healthcare facilities in Saudi Arabia. By adopting these advanced technologies, the hospital aims to set a benchmark for energy conservation in the region.

With inputs from SPA