Move to pilot ETAP Digital Twin Technology
Etihad Water and Electricity (EtihadWE) and Al Ghurair PCS Switchgear Manufacturing have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at WETEX 2026 to pilot ETAP digital twin technology at one of EtihadWE’s substations.
The collaboration will assess the technology’s potential to enhance network visibility, support operational decision-making and improve operational efficiency.
The MoU was signed by Eng. Abdulla AlKhemeiri, Chief Operating Officer, EtihadWE, and Ammar Hamdan, Senior Vice President, Al Ghurair PCS.
Digital model
The pilot will cover a 132/11 kV substation selected by EtihadWE. Al Ghurair PCS will develop a digital model of the substation and deploy ETAP’s Intelligent Single-Line Diagram (iSLD) module, alongside training and technical support for EtihadWE’s teams throughout the evaluation period.
“This pilot will allow our teams to evaluate ETAP’s capabilities using a model of one of our own substations and assess how these tools can contribute to more effective network planning and management,” commented Engr AlKhemeiri.
“At Al Ghurair PCS, we are committed to advancing the future of sustainable power infrastructure, while building the local capabilities and talent essential to the UAE’s energy transition,” stated Hamdan.
