DUBAI 8 July 2018: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has awarded the contract for the construction of electricity transmission projects, worth Dh1.05 billion, including a 400/132kV substations, two 132/11 kV substations, and 75km of 132kV ground cables.
“Dewa’s necessary investments total Dh81 billion over the next five years. In 2017, 21 400kV substations were completed, with 1,150km of ground cables. We aim to support and upgrade the capacity and efficiency of the transmission networks by providing a distinctive infrastructure and service facilities, to meet the sustainable development needs of Dubai, and provide electricity and water services according to the highest standards of availability, reliability and efficiency,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dewa.
“Through its huge projects, Dewa seeks to support and raise the capacity and efficiency of transmission networks to meet the growing demand for energy and all the needs of sustainable development in the Emirate. There are currently 252 132/11kV substations, with 16 inaugurated in 2018.
“Dewa is currently working to build 85 stations over the next 3 years at a total value of Dh9 billion, and 6 400/132kV substations worth Dh2.4 billion. We consider the highest standards in quality and safety when building substations and we adopt the latest technologies, to serve Dubai’s ambitious urban and economic plans,” added Al Tayer.