Abu Dhabi: Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD and CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA commissioned 1,530 11 kV distribution substations across Dubai in 2024, marking an 8.2% increase compared to 2023. The construction of these substations and related work resulted in a total of 1,070,670 man-hours, all completed according to the highest standards of health and safety.
According to Emirates News Agency, Al Tayer stated that there were 45,317 medium voltage (11 kV and 6.6 kV) substations by the end of 2024. He noted that the rise in the number of distribution substations is a new indication of the expansion of DEWA's energy infrastructure to keep pace with Dubai's rising demand for electricity driven by its economic and urban growth.
Al Tayer emphasized that DEWA is committed to making Dubai a model of advanced integrated infrastructure, aligning with the Dubai Economic Agenda D33 and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan. DEWA continues to enhance transmission and distribution networks based on electricity demand forecasts until 2030, considering the Emirate's demographic and economic growth. The use of the latest technologies in energy production, transmission, and distribution has placed DEWA in top position globally in more than 10 key performance indicators in its areas of work. Furthermore, line losses from electricity transmission and distribution networks were reduced to 2.2%, compared to around 6% to 7% in Europe and the US, making DEWA a global model for energy efficiency and reliability.
Rashid Bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at DEWA, highlighted that DEWA employs the latest technology and programmes, cooperating with major international companies to provide energy supplies based on the highest standards of availability, reliability, and sustainability. The automation of the distribution network, implementation of the best maintenance plans, and reduction of average power outages will manage the growing demand for electricity and ensure the continuity and stability of supply for different customers at all times. This initiative aims to enhance the satisfaction of all stakeholders.