The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has announced the launch of its largest 220 kV substation, strategically located in the airport area of Umm Fannin. The project, with an investment exceeding AED 500 million, aims to enhance the city’s energy infrastructure and accommodate growing electricity demands.
Developed in collaboration with Siemens Energy and General Projects Company for Mechanical and Electrical Contracting, the substation adheres to international standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability in power transmission.
Hamad Al-Tunaiji, director of energy transmission, emphasized SEWA’s commitment to continuously upgrading Sharjah’s power transmission and distribution networks to support the city’s economic and urban expansion.
Equipped with four 400 MVA transformers (220/132 kV) and four 75 MVA transformers (132/33 kV), the substation offers a total capacity of over 1,200 MW, significantly improving grid reliability and flexibility. The facility is expected to play a crucial role in meeting the city’s future energy needs.
Abdullah Al-Koos, deputy director of energy transmission, described the substation’s inauguration as a major milestone for SEWA, reinforcing its mission to provide a modern and resilient energy infrastructure for Sharjah.
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