DEWA to Build 97 new 132/11kV Substations to Meet Future Energy Demand
DEWA strategies to build 97 new 132/11 kilovolt (kV) substations over the next 3 years, at a projected price of AED 10 billion. This supports the directives of the sensible management, and reveals DEWA's dedication to conference expanding demand for power in Dubai. The new substations will be situated at Hassyan, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, and other areas to support the growth of various other power plants in Jebel Ali and Al Aweer.
"We are influenced by the vision of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, to plan for the advancement of the infrastructure called for to fulfill enhancing electrical power and water demand in the Emirate. This will contribute to attaining Dubai's enthusiastic city purposes. We offer solutions at the highest degree of efficiency, accessibility and integrity to over 788,824 customers, with a consumer happiness rating of 95% tape-recorded for 2016. DEWA is additionally increasing its electrical energy and water services by establishing new terminals and upgrading existing ones, according to the latest first-rate practices. DEWA is working to raise its use of tidy and renewable energy, launch smart initiatives, and embrace creativity and innovation in all its procedures. DEWA's complete production ability got to 10,000 megawatts (MW) in 2016, while its peak load was 7,982 MW, as compared to 7,696 MW in 2015. DEWA's optimal tons ability grew by 4%. We have designated a complete budget plan of AED 65 billion over the next 5 years to satisfy future demand," claimed HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.
"DEWA is committed to boosting the performance of electricity transmission networks, while making certain electrical energy services for individuals, industry and the economic situation. We have actually begun constructing new stations in Hassyan, and at the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, along with Jebel Ali and Al Aweer. We mean to launch new tasks to boost the performance of our power transmission networks, with a designated financial investment of AED 1 billion. DEWA constantly takes on new methods based on innovation, to anticipate future challenges and chances," included Al Tayer.
"Up until completion of in 2014, DEWA established a total amount of 222132/11 kV major substations, 16 which were appointed in 2016 at an overall expense of AED 2 billion. DEWA pledges to proceed its initiatives to support Dubai and the UAE, to achieve excellence and starting point in all its procedures. This mirrors DEWA's placement at the leading edge of the global community, decreasing losses in power transmission and distribution networks to 3.3%, compared to 6 - 7% tape-recorded in Europe and the U.S.A," claimed Al Tayer.
"DEWA videotaped a price of 3.28 customer minutes shed, compared to European firms averaging 15 mins. Water losses in the circulation network lowered to 8% throughout 2016, compared to 15% in North America. The UAE, stood for by DEWA, has actually been ranked first in the Middle East and North Africa and 4th around the world for the 4th successive year for getting electrical energy, as per the World Bank's Working 2017 record," stated Al Tayer.
