Empower Dubai is a joint venture between TECOM and DEWA launched in 2003. Company operates 65+ plants with 1.640 million RT cooling capacity. Serves over 100,000 consumers across Dubai
IoT enables remote monitoring and control of urban facilities and devices. Oslo's smart streetlights achieved nearly 70% energy savings through remote management. Smart energy chains use renewable sources like solar and wind power. Copenhagen's EnergyLab Nordhavn aims for carbon neutrality by 2050
Ancient Greeks and Romans used oil lamps for security and protection. Medieval towns had link boys escorting people through winding streets. Public street lighting first developed in 16th century with glass-windowed lanterns. Paris had over 2,700 streetlights by end of 17th century. London implemented public lighting around end of 17th century
Bike racks secure bicycles for parking, available in various styles including Inverted U and Serpentine. Modern Sheffield racks feature square arches for frame and wheel security. Toronto uses post and ring racks since 1984, which can be defeated by two-by-four. Amsterdam has two-tiered stands with different handlebar heights
Pothole is a pot-shaped depression in road surface caused by water and traffic. Water weakens soil, traffic breaks pavement, creating hole. Frost heaving during freezing/thawing can damage pavement. Potholes can grow several feet wide but usually only few inches deep
Kazakhstan is developing innovative public toilet facilities. Project incorporates stainless steel toilets and wash basins