DEWA Bolsters Power Infrastructure with Over 45,000 Medium Voltage Substations

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority has significantly expanded its electricity distribution network to accommodate the emirate's rapid development and escalating energy demands. By the end of 2024, DEWA reported a total of 45,317 medium voltage substations in operation across Dubai.

Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA, highlighted the authority's commitment to enhancing Dubai's infrastructure, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. "We are dedicated to making Dubai a model for advanced and integrated infrastructure, ensuring it remains an ideal destination for living, working, and settling," Al Tayer stated.

In the first half of 2024 alone, DEWA commissioned 558 new 11 kV distribution substations, contributing to a cumulative total of 44,472 medium voltage substations by mid-year. The construction of these substations involved approximately 420,350 man-hours, adhering to stringent health and safety standards.

Complementing these efforts, DEWA also completed eight new 132 kV transmission substations during the same period, with a conversion capacity of 1,200 megavolt-amperes . This initiative included the installation of 89 kilometers of ground cable, further enhancing the efficiency of Dubai's transmission network. The project, valued at around $370 million, underscores DEWA's dedication to bolstering the emirate's energy infrastructure.

Al Tayer emphasized DEWA's achievements in operational efficiency, noting that in 2023, the authority recorded an electricity line loss of 2% and the lowest electricity Customer Minutes Lost at 1.06 minutes annually per customer. These figures reflect DEWA's focus on maintaining high standards of availability, reliability, and sustainability in its services.