DEWA Enhances Efficiency with 8 New 132 kV Transmission Substations

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned eight new 132 kV substations in early 2024, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 MVA and costing AED 1.36 billion. The projects included 89 kilometers of ground cable to enhance the 132 kV network's efficiency and meet Dubai's growing electricity demand.

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, stated that some of these substations serve residential neighbourhoods for Emirati citizens in line with the integrated housing plan under the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai. Launched by HH Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Crown Prince of Dubai and Chairman of the Executive Council of Dubai, the plan aims to enhance the quality of life and social well-being in all residential areas for Emiratis.

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 suitable for all. We also work to enhance the reliability and availability of the energy network in Dubai utilizing the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, smart technologies, and innovative practices across all our services and operations. This has contributed to achieving 100% reliability and availability of the energy transmission system in Dubai since 2018, and DEWA has achieved the best performance among utilities worldwide. The total cost of DEWA’s electricity transmission network projects under construction exceeds AED 5 billion,

added Al Tayer.

The new 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. Completing these substations required more than 8 million safe working hours, using the latest global digital technologies, aligning with DEWA's digital transformation efforts.

The total number of transmission substations across Dubai reached 382 by the end of June 2024, including 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 six new 132 kV 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 ground transmission cables,

said Hussain Lootah, Executive Vice President of Transmission Power at DEWA.

Additionally, DEWA has awarded contracts for ten 132 kV substations in various areas across Dubai, with a total cost of AED 1 billion. These areas include 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. DEWA has also awarded projects to extend 132 kV ground cables to connect these new substations to the main grid, with a total length of 25 kilometres and a cost of up to AED 176 million.

News Source: Dubai Media Office