The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned eight new 132 kV transmission substations with a conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes (MVA) and a cost of AED1.36 billion ($370 million) during the first half of 2024. The new substations support Dubai’s growing development and steady urban expansion.
The projects also included 89 kilometers of ground cable, which enhances the efficiency of the 132 kV transmission network in Dubai and meets the growing demand for electricity across the emirate.
DEWA’s new transmission substations were commissioned in Al Thanya 3, Al Barsha South 4, Wadi Al Shabak, Nadd Hessa, International City Phase 2, Wadi Al Safa 5, and Umm Suqeim 3.
“We continue our relentless efforts to achieve the goals of the National Strategy for Wellbeing 2031, and Dubai Social Agenda 33 to provide the best living experience and residential services that are suitable for all,” stated Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
Enhancing Dubai’s energy network
Al Tayer added that DEWA aims to enhance the reliability and availability of the energy network in Dubai by utilizing the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, smart technologies, and innovative practices across its operations.
“This has contributed to achieving 100 percent in the reliability and availability of the energy transmission system in Dubai since 2018 and DEWA achieving the best performance among utilities worldwide,” added Al Tayer.
The total cost of DEWA’s electricity transmission network projects under construction now exceeds AED5 billion. Meanwhile, the total number of DEWA’s transmission substations across Dubai reached 382 by the end of June 2024. This includes 27 400 kV substations and 355 132 kV substations.
In addition, there are 31 132 kV transmission substations under construction, and DEWA is reviewing financial proposals for six new 132 kV transmission substations. “Over the next three years, we plan to issue new tenders to build more than 50 132 kV transmission substations and extend 350 kilometers of ground transmission cables,” said Hussain Lootah, executive vice president of transmission power at DEWA.
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DEWA awards contracts for 10 substations
DEWA has also awarded new contracts for ten 132 kV substations in various area across Dubai, including Al Aweer 1, Umm Nahad 4, Al Manara, Umm Suqeim 2, Al Quoz Industrial 3, Hatta, Al Barsha South 3, Al Barsha 2, Wadi Al Safa 4, and Zabeel 2, with a total cost of AED1 billion.
In addition, the authority has also awarded projects to extend 132 kV ground cables to connect the new transmission substations to the main electricity transmission grid, with a total length of 25 kilometers and a total cost of up to AED176 million.
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