DEWA commissions new transmission substation
UAE, Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a new 132/11 kV substation with a conversion capacity of 150 MVA in Tilal Al Ghaf.
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UAE, Dubai: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has commissioned a new 132/11 kV substation with a conversion capacity of 150 MVA in Tilal Al Ghaf.
The project is being developed by Majid Al Futtaim Development and includes 300 m of 132 kV ground cable for connection to the main transmission network.
“We continue our relentless efforts to provide a state-of-the-art infrastructure according to the highest international standards, to meet the growing demand for energy and water and keep pace with the sustainable development needs in Dubai. Commissioning the new substation at Tilal Al Ghaf keeps pace with the urban expansion of the Emirate and our commitment to supporting the urban projects developed by the private sector. DEWA’s adoption of the latest disruptive technologies of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, smart technologies and innovative practices in all its service and operations, has contributed to achieving 100 % in the reliability and availability of the energy transmission system in Dubai, and achieving the best performance among utilities worldwide,” said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
By the end of 2022, the total number of the 132 kV transmission substations in Dubai reached 334, in addition to 29 substations under construction.
Source: Zawya
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