DEWA Awards AED 382 Million For Power Cables Contract

Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded contracts worth AED 382 million to supply 1,548 kilometres (km) of 11 kilovolt (kV) power cables.

DUBAI, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News / WAM - 20th Oct, 2018) Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) has awarded contracts worth AED 382 million to supply 1,548 kilometres (km) of 11 kilovolt (kV) power cables.

The contracts include the supply of cables across different regions in Dubai to meet the criteria for the electricity distribution network expansion, and to keep up with the continued growth in demand for electricity from various consumer sectors. It is expected that the manufacture and supply of these cables will be completed by September 2019.

"Through these huge projects being carried out, we aim to support and raise the capacity and efficiency of electricity transmission and distribution networks by providing an energy-efficient infrastructure and service facilities that provide electricity and water services in accordance with the highest standards of availability, reliability, and efficiency.

This is part of DEWA’s continuous efforts to meet the criteria for the electricity distribution network expansion, meet the needs of ambitious urban, economic, and social projects, and consolidate Dubai's leading regional position as a model in the efficiency of its power grid infrastructure," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, Managing Director and CEO of DEWA.