Al Yousuf Greentech europe design department to ensure the internal expertise within the group is not going to waste .
“ The Emirates Standardisation and Metrology Authority ( ESMA ) have started placing standards and regulations for everything ,” Al Rashed explained . “ Air conditioners , for example , are now rated on a five-star system depending on how efficient they are , and the same applies for lighting from July with a switch towards LED lighting and energy saving lamps .
“ This is where we are most focusing at AGT and we plan to include other appliances under the regulations too , but only with a five-star rating .”
AGT ’ s advantage in the sector largely stems from the world-renowned businesses it has partnered with over the years , many of which have encountered similar regulation changes in Europe already .
“ The work involved does not just come down to us but also requires us going back to the partners and manufacturers as well ,” Al Rashed added .
Meeting global demands The current set of services being offered by AGT all revolve around the common , global target of energy saving and sustainability , so the push into the green market has been focused into three key areas ; lighting , climate control and solar applications .
Solar lamppost
“ The current set of services being offered by AGT all revolve around the common , global target of energy saving and sustainability ”
– Mohamed Al Rashed
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