{
  "language": "en",
  "interfaceLanguage": "en",
  "url": "https://voltformer.com/news/ewec-taqa-inaugurate-400kv-al-dhafra-solar-switching-station-october-2026",
  "slug": "ewec-taqa-inaugurate-400kv-al-dhafra-solar-switching-station-october-2026",
  "category": "renewable-integration",
  "publishDate": "2026-10-02",
  "sourceName": "EWEC TAQA Press Office",
  "sourceUrl": "https://www.ewec.ae/en/media/press-releases/al-dhafra-400kv-solar-switching-station-october-2026",
  "readingTimeMinutes": 1,
  "tags": [
    "UAE",
    "EWEC",
    "TAQA",
    "400 kV",
    "Solar Power"
  ],
  "content": {
    "title": "EWEC and TAQA Inaugurate 400 kV Switching Station for 2000 MW Al Dhafra Solar PV",
    "summary": "Emirates Water and Electricity Company (EWEC) and TAQA have inaugurated a 400 kV automated switching station with 2 autotransformers rated at 750 MVA each to optimize 2000 MW solar power export to Abu Dhabi.",
    "sections": [
      {
        "heading": "Bulk Solar Power Evacuation",
        "paragraphs": [
          "The new 400 kV switching station features 12 GIS breaker bays linking the 2000 MW Al Dhafra solar farm to the transmission network.",
          "2 autotransformers rated at 750 MVA each provide 1500 MVA of firm transmission capacity across 65 km of double-circuit overhead lines."
        ]
      },
      {
        "heading": "Grid Balancing and Carbon Reduction",
        "paragraphs": [
          "Automated voltage regulation equipment manages reactive power fluctuations, maintaining voltage stability within 1 % of nominal ratings.",
          "The energized switching station facilitates the delivery of solar energy to power 200000 homes while preventing 2400000 metric tons of carbon emissions annually."
        ]
      }
    ]
  },
  "companies": []
}