The electricity network includes three essential phases:
Production, transmission, and distribution, all aimed at delivering high-quality and reliable electricity services directly to customers.
Accordingly, EWA is responsible for the design, construction, operation and maintenance of the network to ensure that electricity is delivered reliably and meets the growing needs of the Kingdom.
Electricity Production
Electricity in Bahrain is primarily generated by Independent Power Producers (IPPs), owned by the private sector.
EWA procures electricity from the IPPs and closely coordinates with them through its System Control Centre. Bahrain’s electricity network has a total electricity production capacity of 5044 MW, ensuring a reliable and efficient supply that meets the kingdom’s needs.
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Electricity Production Capacity
Electricity Transmission
After generation, electricity is transmitted across Bahrain through a network of high-voltage underground cables and 254 primary substations operating at 400 kV, 220 kV, or 66 kV. EWA builds, owns, operates, and maintains the transmission system.
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Primary Substations
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Generated Voltage Range
Electricity Distribution
Once electricity reaches 10,497 substations across the Kingdom, it is safely distributed to the customers through a network of 13,245 km of lower-voltage underground cables.
EWA is responsible for designing the infrastructure necessary for the efficient distribution of electricity, ensuring that the network is well-maintained and equipped to deliver power safely and without interruptions.
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Substations Across the Kingdom
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Lower-Voltage Underground Cables