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DEWA commissioned 3 new substations in Dubai

By Energy Connects

Jul 25, 2021

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DEWA commissioned three new substations with a conversion capacity of 450 megavolt-amperes (MVA) in addition to 132 kV ground cables that extend to 35 kilometers.

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) commissioned three new substations with a conversion capacity of 450 megavolt-amperes (MVA) in addition to 132 kV ground cables that extend to 35 kilometers, worth AED 430 million, said the state news agency.

"This supports DEWA’s efforts to digitally transform all its operations and services. The total value of DEWA’s investments in electricity transmission is AED 8.8 billion, including AED 2 billion for key 400 kV transmission projects and AED 6.8 billion for 132 kV projects," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA in a statement.

There are currently 314 132kV substations in addition to 37 substations under construction.

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