Wedoany.com Report-Apr. 7, Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), revealed that DEWA activated 1,530 new 11 kV distribution substations throughout Dubai in 2024. This reflects an 8.2% increase from the previous year. The construction and associated tasks required 1,070,670 man-hours, completed with strict adherence to top health and safety standards.
The construction of substations and related work resulted in a total of 1,070,670 man-hours.
Al Tayer reported that by the end of 2024, the total number of medium voltage substations (11 kV and 6.6 kV) reached 45,317. He highlighted that the growth in substations demonstrates DEWA’s efforts to expand its energy infrastructure to meet Dubai’s increasing electricity needs, driven by economic development and urban expansion.
He stated: “DEWA has always been successful in fulfilling its commitment to make Dubai a model of advanced integrated infrastructure that makes it the ideal destination for living, working and settling. In line with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan, we continue to enhance transmission and distribution networks based on electricity demand forecasts until 2030, considering the Emirate’s demographic and economic growth.” Al Tayer emphasized that DEWA’s use of cutting-edge technology in energy production and distribution has positioned it as a global leader, excelling in over 10 key performance indicators.
He further noted: “Moreover, line losses from electricity transmission and distribution networks were reduced to 2.2%, compared to around 6% to 7% in Europe and the US. DEWA has thereby become a global model for energy efficiency and reliability, as well as the push to keep pace with increased demand.” This underscores DEWA’s focus on sustainability and operational excellence.
Rashid Bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at DEWA, added that the authority collaborates with leading international firms and adopts advanced technologies to ensure a reliable and sustainable energy supply. He said: “DEWA employs the latest technology and programmes, and co-operates with major international companies to provide energy supplies based on the highest standards of availability, reliability and sustainability, as well as automate the distribution network, implement the best maintenance plans and reduce average power outages.” These efforts aim to handle rising electricity demand while maintaining stable supply for all customers.
The new substations support Dubai’s domestic consumption needs, independent of export or import dynamics, aligning with the city’s growth trajectory. By enhancing its infrastructure, DEWA ensures uninterrupted service, contributing to the satisfaction of residents, businesses, and other stakeholders in the Emirate.
