Dewa launches new substation

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa ) has just launched a new 132/11 kV substation with a capacity of 150 megavolt amperes in Dubai Marina at a total cost of Dh105 million.

Of the total cost, Dh100 million is set aside for the station and the rest for laying cables linking it to the main network. This is another example of Dewa's continuous efforts to enhance its electricity transmission networks, and Dewa is moving forward with the implementation of other new development projects to increase capacity and to meet the growth of demand for its services, underlining its credentials in assuring the highest standards of efficiency and reliability.

"Dewa is focused on enhancing the efficiency of its networks to meet growing demand. We are moving forward with the implementation of key projects, demonstrating our vision to become a sustainable world-class utility and contributing to the social and economic development of the Emirate of Dubai.

“By providing stable and uninterrupted supplies of electricity and water, we are extending support to consolidate Dubai's leading position in the region, and strengthen its role as an economic and financial destination," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dewa.

"The new project aims to strengthen the capacity of our networks to provide electricity in the Dubai Marina area. We have extended an additional 320 metres of 132 kV ground cables to connect the new substation to the main distribution station at The Palm Jumeirah, and the distribution station in Jebel Ali, which will result in increased stability of supplies to our customers, at all times," added Al Tayer.

The new station features the latest technologies, ensuring reliability and efficiency, and serving Dubai's ambitious growth plans. Another 17 substations are under construction, in addition to Dewa working on upgrading the existing ones and introducing new technologies in line with the highest international standards.

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