DUBAI: Ducab HV, a subsidiary of Ducab Group, announced during WETEX 2020 that it will supply and install high-voltage cable for Phase 5 of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park (MBR Solar Park), the world’s largest single-site solar park based on the independent power producer model.
MBR Solar Park is implemented by Dubai Electricity and Water Authority, DEWA, and aims to position Dubai as a global hub for clean energy and green economy through several initiatives. Ducab is supporting DEWA on the Dubai Clean Energy Strategy 2050 project which aims to provide 75 percent of Dubai’s total power output from clean energy by 2050.
The governments in the Middle East are focused on renewable energy, develop more diverse energy grids, and reduce reliance on hydrocarbons. Customized cabling is thus in high demand for projects that harness the power of solar, wind, and nuclear energy.
The Phase 5 Project of the MBR Solar Park involves a quantity of approximately 275km of cable, with relevant accessories and terminations. It will be executed over three plots of 300 megawatts each and is one of the most cost-effective solar parks in the world. Ducab HV will be responsible for cable and accessory supply, cable installation as the cable subcontractor appointed by Shanghai Electric of China. The latest project award follows Ducab HV having successfully energized the full turnkey 132kV system for Phase 3 of the MBR Solar Park.
Mike Engelbrecht, CEO of Ducab HV, said that the project will see quality, ‘Made in UAE’ cables to be incorporated into the landmark site, powering the development of the country for many years to come and a testament to the UAE government’s strategy to develop in-country competence.
Ducab has worked closely with partners from across the region and further afield to develop unique cable offerings that meet the specific needs of renewable energy projects, such as the Barakah Nuclear Energy Plant.
This year’s WETEX 2020 will be a carbon-free virtual event. Ducab will work with its partners to explore the full potential of designing custom cabling solutions and more that can be implemented into unique projects. It will also demonstrate value-added services, including storage facilities, metal hedging options, and locked pricing, certified jointer training courses, drum buy-back, and dedicated testing and laboratory services available to a wide range of customers engaged in the electrical engineering sector.
Source: WAM
