DEWA launches 11 substations worth Dhs1.715bn, IPP projects attract $10.9bn

DEWA launches 11 substations worth Dhs1.715bn, IPP projects attract $10.9bn

During the first half of 2022, Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned a new 400/132 kV substation in Al Qusais Industrial Area 5, and ten 132/11 kV substations in different areas in Dubai. This is part of DEWA’s efforts to provide an advanced infrastructure that keeps pace with the increasing demand for energy in Dubai. The substations have a total conversion capacity of 3500 megavolt-amperes (MVA). The projects included 400kV overhead lines and 132kV underground cables totalling 100 kilometres to connect them with DEWA’s network. The total cost of these substations reached Dhs1.715bn, with over 21 million safe working hours without injuries in accordance with the highest standards of security, health, and safety. “Commissioning the new substations is part of DEWA’s efforts to increase the capacity and efficiency of the power transmission network in the area and meet the requirements of customers, developers, and the business sector,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. Al Tayer noted that the total value of DEWA’s investments between 2021 and 2024 is Dhs10bn. This includes Dhs2bn for 400 kV transmission projects and Dhs8bn for 132 kV projects. He explained that DEWA increases the capacity of electricity generation, transmission, and