Electrical Panels, SCADA & Automation for Utilities and Government – UAE
The UAE’s utility and government sector encompasses water production and distribution, wastewater treatment, district cooling, power generation and transmission, street lighting infrastructure, solar and renewable energy, and public building facilities management. These assets share a common set of requirements – high reliability, compliance with UAE authority standards (DEWA, FEWA, SEWA, ADDC, Abu Dhabi DMA), 24/7 operational uptime, and increasingly, remote monitoring and SCADA integration for centralised operations management.
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Team Switchgear and Control LLC manufactures and supplies the full range of electrical panels and control systems for UAE utility and government infrastructure – from individual feeder pillars and metered distribution boards for public facilities through to complete SCADA-integrated pump station automation systems with remote telemetry, RTU panels, and PLC-based process control. We work directly with DEWA-approved EPC contractors, main contractors on government infrastructure programmes, and FM companies managing government building portfolios.
| Level | Product / System | Standard / Notes |
| Component | MCBs and MCCBs – Schneider Acti9, ComPact NSX | IEC 60898/60947, DEWA approved brands |
| Component | Contactors – motor and power contactors | IEC 60947-4, for pump and fan motor starting |
| Component | Overload relays – bimetal and electronic, 0.1A to 800A | IEC 60947-4, motor protection |
| Component | Fuses – HRC NH type, gG motor fuses | IEC 60269 |
| Component | Isolators – rotary isolators, motorised remote operation | IEC 60947-3 |
| Component | Surge protection – Type 1 and 2, outdoor rated | Phoenix Contact, IEC 61643 |
| Component | Metering – kWh multi-function, pulse output | DEWA sub-metering, Modbus, pulse output |
| Component | Pressure transmitters – 4-20mA, 0.5% accuracy | For pump discharge, pipeline, and tank pressure |
| Component | Level sensors – ultrasonic, pressure, float switches | For tank, reservoir, and wet well monitoring |
| Component | Flow meters – electromagnetic and ultrasonic | For water flow measurement, MODBUS output |
| Component | pH and chlorine analysers – 4-20mA loop | For water quality monitoring |
| Component | Cellular modems – 4G LTE for SCADA telemetry | For remote RTU data transmission |
| Panel | Pump DOL starter panels – water pump direct online | IEC 60947, IP65, for pump station applications |
| Panel | Pump VFD panels – variable speed pumping | SINAMICS G120/G150, pressure and flow control |
| Panel | Pump station MCC – multiple pump motor control | Lead/lag, duty/standby, level control |
| Panel | Booster pump control panels – pressure set point control | Pressure transmitter feedback, PLC controlled |
| Panel | Sewage and wastewater pump control panels | Wet well level control, anti-ragging protection |
| Panel | Irrigation control panels – zone valves, timers | For municipality parks and community landscaping |
| Panel | Street lighting control panels – contactor switching, astronomical clock | DEWA/RTA standards, photocell and timer control |
| Panel | Feeder pillars – metered and un-metered, outdoor IP55 | DEWA/FEWA/SEWA approved, single and three phase |
| Panel | Distribution boards – public buildings, government offices | DEWA/ADDC approved, IEC 61439 |
| Panel | Generator AMF/ATS panels – for critical utility loads | Automatic mains failure, 63A to 4000A |
| Panel | Solar skid control panels – ATEX and standard | For remote solar-powered pump and instrument applications |
| Panel | RTU panels – Remote Terminal Units | Modbus, DNP3, IEC 60870-5-101/104 for SCADA telemetry |
| Panel | Water quality monitoring panels – pH, chlorine, turbidity | 4-20mA and MODBUS interfaces to SCADA |
| Panel | District cooling metering panels – BTU and kWh | For utility billing and loss tracking |
| System | SCADA system – Siemens WinCC for utility monitoring | Pump stations, reservoirs, distribution network |
| System | PLC-based pump station automation – Siemens S7-1200/1500 | Level control, lead/lag, alarms, SCADA interface |
Authority Compliance – UAE Utilities
DEWA (Dubai Electricity and Water Authority): Panel designs submitted and approved to DEWA standards. DEWA approved metering and protection equipment specified.
FEWA (Federal Electricity and Water Authority): Northern Emirates utility authority compliance for Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah projects.
SEWA (Sharjah Electricity and Water Authority): Sharjah-specific authority approval requirements addressed in panel design.
ADDC (Abu Dhabi Distribution Company): Abu Dhabi utility authority compliance for Abu Dhabi government and utility projects.
Dubai Municipality DM: Building and infrastructure compliance for Dubai Municipality government project specifications.
Abu Dhabi DMA: Abu Dhabi Department of Municipal Affairs requirements for infrastructure projects.
Services
Pump Station Design: Pump selection verification, hydraulic set point calculation, control philosophy, PLC program design.
SCADA System Design: Network architecture, RTU selection, communications design (4G/GPRS/fibre), SCADA graphics development.
Panel Manufacture and FAT: 100% in-house manufacture at Dubai. IP65 rated for outdoor installation. Full FAT documentation.
DEWA/Authority Approval: Panel drawings submitted to utility authority for approval before manufacture.
Site Commissioning: Instrument integration, PLC programme commissioning, SCADA startup, operator training.
Telemetry Integration: 4G LTE modem configuration, SCADA server RTU registration, data point commissioning.
AMC: Annual maintenance of SCADA, RTU, pump station panels. Emergency call-out 24/7 UAE.
What is an RTU and how does it differ from a PLC in a pump station?
A Remote Terminal Unit (RTU) and a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) are both microprocessor-based field controllers, but they are optimised for different applications. An RTU is designed primarily for remote monitoring and telemetry – it collects data from field instruments (level sensors, pressure transmitters, flow meters), performs simple control logic (start/stop pump based on level), and transmits data to a central SCADA system via communications links such as 4G LTE, GPRS, or fibre. RTUs are designed for low-power, unattended operation at remote sites with minimal maintenance requirements and robust communications in areas with limited infrastructure. A PLC is optimised for fast, reliable, complex local control logic – sequential control, interlocking, PID loop control, and process automation. For larger, more complex pump stations or water treatment facilities, a PLC (Siemens S7-1200 or S7-1500) with a SCADA interface is the preferred architecture. Team Switchgear supplies both – standalone RTU panels for simple remote telemetry sites and full PLC-based pump station automation with SCADA integration for larger facilities.
What solar skid control panels do you supply for UAE utility applications?
Team Switchgear supplies and manufactures solar-powered skid control panels for remote utility and Oil & Gas applications where grid power is unavailable or impractical. The ATEX solar-powered pump control skid we have developed uses photovoltaic solar panels for power generation, a battery bank for overnight and low-light operation, a solar charge controller, and a custom-designed explosion proof (Ex d) control panel for Zone 1 classified areas. For non-hazardous utility applications such as remote irrigation pump stations, telemetry sites, and rural pump boosters, standard (non-ATEX) solar skid panels are available with the same quality of design and manufacture. Solar skid panels are designed to match the load profile of the controlled equipment – pump size, duty cycle, and communication power requirements determine the solar and battery sizing. We provide full load calculations, battery autonomy calculations, and panel documentation as part of the project scope.