SEWA unveils largest 220 kv substation

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Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has launched the largest 220 kV substation in the network, located at the airport area in Umm Fannin. The move, with a cost exceeding AED 500 million, aims to boost the energy infrastructure of Sharjah city.

The project was carried out in collaboration with Siemens Energy and General Projects Company for Mechanical and Electrical Contracting.

Director of Energy Transmission, Hamad Al-Tunaiji, stated that the authority is committed to continually developing power transmission and distribution networks across Sharjah.

The project was implemented following the highest global standards to ensure quality, efficiency, and reliability in providing sustainable energy.

The new substation includes four 400 MVA transformers (220/132 kV) and four 75 MVA transformers (132/33 kV), offering a total capacity of over 1,200 MW, serving vital areas of Sharjah. This expansion will meet the city's growing energy demand and improve the electrical grid's reliability and flexibility.

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