SEWA launches largest 220 kV substation in Sharjah

The Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority (SEWA) has launched its largest 220 kV substation in the Umm Fannin area near Sharjah airport. The project, costing over Dhs500 million, aims to enhance the city's energy infrastructure. The new substation features four 400 MVA transformers and four 75 MVA transformers, providing a total capacity of over 1,200 MW. This expansion is designed to meet Sharjah's growing energy demand and improve the reliability of the electrical grid. SEWA collaborated with Siemens Energy and General Projects Company for this project, which follows global standards for quality and efficiency. The substation is expected to support Sharjah's economic and urban growth.