DEWA commissions 8 new 132 kV transmission stations in H1 worth AED 1.36 billion

Dubai (UAE), July 22 (ANI/WAM): Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), said that DEWA has commissioned eight new 132 kV transmission stations in the first half of 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes (MVA) at a cost of AED 1.36 billion.

This move complements DEWA’s efforts to keep pace with the growing development and steady urban expansion in Dubai.

The projects also include 89 kilometres of underground cable to further improve the efficiency of Dubai’s 132 kV transmission network and meet the emirate’s growing demand for electricity.

Al Tayer stated that some of these substations serve residential areas for Emirati citizens in Dubai in line with the integrated housing plan under the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai. The plan was launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of Dubai Executive Council, to improve the quality of life in all residential areas for Emiratis and strengthen social welfare.

The new transmission stations were put into operation 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.

The completion of these substations required more than 8 million safe working hours, utilizing the latest global digital transmission substation technologies.

“The total number of transmission substations in Dubai reached 382 by the end of June 2024. This includes 27 400 kV substations and 355 132 kV substations. There are 31 132 kV transmission substations under construction and DEWA is reviewing financial proposals for 6 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 kilometres of underground transmission cables,” said Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA.

DEWA has also awarded new contracts for ten 132 kV substations in various areas in 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 AED 1 billion.

DEWA has also awarded projects for the extension of 132 kV underground cables to connect the new transmission stations to the main electricity grid, with a total length of 25 kilometers and a total cost of up to AED 176 million. (ANI/WAM)

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