ABB receives $90 million order from DEWA for 400 kV substation

ABB has received a $90 million order from DEWA to build the Shams 400 kV substation at the Mohammed Bin Rashid Solar Park in Dubai. ABB’s scope of work includes design, supply, installation and commissioning of the Shams 400 kV/132 kV substation. The substation will feature 400 kV and 132 kV gas-insulated switchgear substations, power transformers, protection automation, control systems, and surveillance and communication systems. It will also be equipped with IEC 61850 architecture in order to support seamless communication with all intelligent devices. Upon completion, the substation will have an aggregate capacity of over 2,000 MVA.