DEWA awards Dh250 million contract for 400kV substation in Mohammed bin Rashid Solar Park

Dubai (WAM): Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, has awarded the contract to build a new 400 kV substation for the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park in Seih Al Dahal. The Dh250 million project will link the second project of the Solar Park to DEWA’s grid. The Independent Power Producer (IPP) project will generate 100MW in the second quarter of 2017. It supports the Dubai Integrated Energy Strategy 2030 to diversify the energy mix by 2030. "DEWA contributes to enhancing Dubai’s infrastructure and service utilities according to the highest international criteria to meet the basic needs and keep pace with the sustainable development of Dubai," said Saeed Mohammed Al Tayer, MD & CEO of DEWA. "These efforts support the directives of Vice President and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, to establish Dubai’s position in the region and enhance its role as a global hub for trade, finance, tourism, and green economy. "DEWA works continuously to enhance the efficiency of its network to meet the increasing demand for its services and establishes pivotal projects to achieve the highest standards in efficiency and reliability," he added. Last May, DEWA began the process to tender for the second project of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park. Twenty four qualified developers have reached the second phase of the bid. They have to send their bids by 23rd October 2014. – Emirates News Agency, WAM – http://www.wam.ae/en/news/emirates/1395269941824.html