ABB has won an order worth around $45 million from Dubai Hills Estate, a joint venture between Emaar Properties and Meraas Holding, to construct a substation that will boost distribution capacity and feed power to a new integrated lifestyle project being constructed in Dubai.

The 11 million square meters Dubai Hills Estate development, incorporating an 18-hole championship golf course, includes residential, commercial and leisure areas, supporting the country’s objective of boosting family tourism. It is expected to make a significant contribution to economic and social development and is designed to meet high sustainability standards. Set on prime land, it features vast stretches of landscaped parks and gardens, walkways and extensive open areas, serving as a green oasis in the heart of the city.

ABB is responsible for the design, installation and commissioning of the distribution substation which will supply electricity to the community. Key product supplies include 132 kilovolt (kV) switchgear, reactors, power transformers, the automation, protection, control system, as well as surveillance and communication technologies. The substation will also be IEC 61850 enabled, to support open and seamless communication with all intelligent devices.

"ABB will help deliver electricity to this prestigious development, ensuring the safety, reliability and security of power supplies to residents and visitors", said Claudio Facchin, president of ABB’s Power Grids division. "The project reiterates our commitment to serving the building and infrastructure sector and reinforces our position as a partner of choice for enabling a stronger, smarter and greener grid."