DEWA commissioned 1,994 11kV substations in 2025

HE Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA), announced that DEWA commissioned 1,994 new 11kV substations in 2025, compared to 1,530 in 2024, representing an increase of more than 30%. This achievement supports DEWA’s strategy to enhance its electricity distribution network in line with the highest standards of efficiency, reliability and quality.

“We continue to work in line with the vision and directives of the wise leadership to develop and expand the distribution network infrastructure in accordance with the highest international standards, ensuring that the growing demand for electricity and water in Dubai is met, while supporting the emirate’s rapid economic and urban growth and addressing demand forecasts up to 2030. This further reinforces Dubai’s position as one of the best cities in the world to live, work and invest, in line with the Dubai Economic Agenda (D33) and the Dubai 2040 Urban Master Plan,” said Al Tayer.

“We adopt the latest technologies and digital solutions in the design, implementation and operation of distribution networks, enhancing performance efficiency, strengthening readiness and resilience, and delivering world-class services that meet and exceed customers’ expectations, while supporting Dubai’s transition towards net zero and sustainability,” Al Tayer added.

Rashid Bin Humaidan, Executive Vice President of Distribution Power at DEWA, said work on 11kV distribution substations and related activities during 2025 comprised more than 1.45 million working hours, carried out in accordance with the highest health and safety standards. He added that the total number of medium-voltage distribution substations (11kV and 6.6kV) reached 47,060 by the end of 2025.