Dewa’s investments stand at Dh81 billion over the next five years

dubai — The 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.

This is part of the Dewa’s efforts to support and upgrade the capacity and efficiency of electricity transmission networks.

Dewa managing director and CEO, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer said: “We work to achieve the vision of our wise leadership and to implement the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice-President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, in line with the Dewa’s vision to become a sustainable innovative world-class utility. The Dewa’s necessary investments total Dh81 billion over the next five years.

There are currently 252 132/11kV substations, with 16 inaugurated in 2018, Al Tayer said, adding that the authority is currently working to build 85 stations over the next three years at a total value of Dh9 billion, and six 400/132kV substations worth Dh2.4 billion.

“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,” Al Tayer added.