Dubai, UAE, 4 January 2017: Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), in partnership with Meraas Holding, has inaugurated in a new 132/11 kV substation with an overall capacity of 150 Megavolt Amperes at Al Quoz 4, to fulfill the boosting demand for electricity.

This belongs to DEWA's dedication to its expanding profile of development projects, especially in its initiatives to set up main substations throughout Dubai. Likewise it shows DEWA's continued endeavours to boost performance and dependability of its line of 132 kilovolt (kV) substations.

"We make every effort to enhance framework and utilities in Dubai inning accordance with the highest possible global standards, which then will certainly better reinforce the UAE economic climate and enhance its placement. This is in adherence with the directives of HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, and it is additionally aligned with our vision to come to be a lasting innovative first-rate utility," stated HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA.

"The project intends to enhance the capability and efficiency of electricity and transmission networks at Al Quoz 4. DEWA has expanded ground cords with capacity of 132 KV to connect it to the 132/11 KV Ampere and the 132/400 KV Ampere at Al Quoz. This will better boost the effectiveness and integrity of DEWA's networks throughout vital growth locations and ensure continuity and security of materials to our customers in any way times. This substation uses and utilizes cutting edge digital technologies, contributing to promoting their performance and dependability, and will at some point serve Dubai's urban and ambitious plans," asserted Al Tayer.

"DEWA is working to update existing substations by boosting their capacity and introducing the current globally-adopted technologies. This modern electrical energy network will aid to place Dubai as one of the cities with the best framework. DEWA is set to finish the construction of one hundred 132/11 KV substations in different stages over the next 3 years," concluded Al Tayer.