DEWA launches $38mn substation
Project is part of DEWA’s strategy to target vital projects
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (Dewa) has activated a new main 132/11 kV Substation with a capacity of 150 Megavolt Amperes (MVA) in International Media Production Zone (IMPZ) at a cost of $31m, and has extended its existing network of 132 kV underground cables at cost of $6m.
This achievement is part of DEWA’s strategy to carry out vital projects, especially in the high voltage 132Kv power transmission grid to enhance its efficiency to meet the increasing growth of demand for its services.
“DEWA is always keen to continue its vital projects to enhance, update and optimise its infrastructure to reach the highest levels of efficiency and reliability,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of DEWA: “With total cost of around $38mn, this project aims to enhance the efficiency and capacity of DEWA’s grids to transmit electricity to the International Media Production Zone.”
Three-kilometre 132KV ground cables have been laid to connect DEWA’s transmission grids to the main 11/132KV substation at the International Media Production Zone and to the main 132/400KV transformation substation at Jebel Ali Gardens. This will enhance efficiency and reliability while ensuring uninterrupted and stable supplies to all consumers at all times,” added Al Tayer.
