By IANS/WAM,
Abu Dhabi: Buildings constructed with environment-friendly Precast Aerated Concrete (PAC) can save up to 70 percent of electricity consumption in Abu Dhabi, a construction company has claimed.
PAC has more than ten times thermal insulation than conventional concrete of equal thickness. With the use of PAC technology, electricity consumption can be reduced by 60-70 percent, said Abdul Rahman Al Bluwi, managing director of BENA, a German Emarati firm.
The new “eco-villa” concept significantly decreases power consumption, which is expected to triple in Abu Dhabi by the year 2030, said a recent report by Allroya News.
A study of Abu Dhabi Water and Electricity Authority has said the consumption of over 7,000 MWe in the emirate of Abu Dhabi alone adds the cost of AED 8 million.
“Stand-alone Abu Dhabi villas have by far the highest consumption of energy due to their large spaces, un-insulated concrete walls, airconditioning units and high proportion of exposed external surface. Each villa within the Emirate uses a staggering 32,000 to 97,000KwH of energy, per annum.
The eco-friendly technique is in compliance with the ABU Dhabi 2030 Urban Structure Framework Plan. “The new concept allows us to build smart buildings for future generations,” added Al Bluwi.