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Capital Contribution

Definitions:

Voltage Levels:
Low Voltage (LV): Connection to Ministry of Electricity & Water's (MEW) network at voltage of
415 volts phase to phase.
Medium Voltage (MV): Connection to Ministry of Electricity & Water's (MEW) network at voltage
level of 11000 volts (11KV) phase to phase.
High Voltage (HV): Connection to Ministry of Electricity & Water's (MEW) network at voltage
level exceeding Medium Voltage.

Domestic:

Power supply to all single occupancy premises for domestic usage such as private villas, traditional
houses and government housing schemes (villas), labour camps and flats.

Government Builidings:

Power supply to all types of government buildings such as:

Government Hospitals/Health Centers

Government Housing Flats
Government Pumping Stations (Sewerage/Water)
Government Schools/ Universities/ Stadiums/ Libraries/ Laboratories
Police or fire Stations/ Traffic Lights/ Airports/ Seaports
Non-profit Charities/ National Clubs Licensed and supported by Ministry

Exempted Buildings:

Buildings and premises being exempted from capital contribution fees according to Cabinet Orders.

Other Buildings (Non-Domestic):

All types of premises not included above such as:

Staircase/ Guardrooms/ Offices
Hotels/ Restaurants/ Banks/ Commercial Centers/ Commercial Malls/ Theaters/ Cinemas
Shops/ Cold Stores/ Showrooms/ Supermarkets/ Stores
Private Hospitals/ Health Centers/ Clinics
Workshops/ Factories/ Garages
Fuel Filling Stations/ Printing Agencies/ Agriculture Facilities
Companies/ Banks

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Private Clubs/ Resorts/ Parks/ Gardens/ Health Clubs/ Swimming Pools/ Other Recreational
Facilities
Temporary Supply
Signboards
Private Universities/ Schools/ Laboratories

General Policy:
No new connection from Wall Boxes.
Supply points shall not exceed 10 m for each service. Applicant must pay for extra length of
services.
Where type of premises is to be changed, a re-wiring application shall be submitted for total
load.
For low voltage customers with loads exceeding 340 KVA , the developer shall provide
distribution substation building to the requirements of Electricity Distribution Directorate. For
loads below 340 KVA, EDD may request the developer to provide substation building if needed.
The developer will be compensated for building the substation as per the deduction table in
Appendix 2. If the capital contribution is less than the deduction, the customer will be
compensated by the remaining amount.
For non-domestic buildings comprising combination of flats and others, medium/ high voltage
supply conditions to be applied for maximum demand exceeding 3500 KVA.

CAPITAL CONTRBUTION (Electricity)

CAPITAL CONTRBUTION (Water)

1. NEW APPLICATIONS (DOMESTIC):

SIZE OF SERVICE CONNECTION FEES

15mm ( ½'' ) BD 25

25mm ( 1'' ) BD 150

50mm ( 2'' ) BD 900

Building with number of flats equalling five or less BD 25 per flat or BD 25 x

than 5 ( < 5) number of flats

2. NEW APPLICATIONS ( NON- DOMESTIC):

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SIZE OF SERVICE CONNECTION FEES

15mm ( ‫) ''½ آ‬ BD 50

25mm ( 1'' ) BD 300

50mm ( 2'' ) BD 900

Building with number of Flats more than 5 ( BD 50 per flat or BD 50 x number of

> 5) flats

Note: Fees for connections of size larger than 50mm cost will be calculated
individually and full cost to be charged to the applicant.

3. UPGRADING OF SERVICE CONNECTIONS:

SIZE TYPE CONNECTION FEES

From 15mm To 25mm Domestic BD 150

From 15mm To 25mm Non-Domestic BD 300

From 25mm To 50mm Domestic BD 900

From 25mm To 50mm Non-Domestic BD 900

Note: Applications for additional supply will be treated as new applications.

4. RESIDENTIAL COMPOUNDS:

SIZE OF SERVICE CONNECTION FEES

25mm ( 1'' ) BD 150

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50mm ( 2'' ) BD 900

More than one supply point BD 900 x number of supply points

5. METERS RELOCATION:

SIZE FEES

Meter relocation from temporary to permanent or

BD 25
permanent to permanent cost ≤ BD 25

Full Cost is to be
Meter relocation cost more
charged to applicant

Note: For cases where additional supply as well as meter relocation is applied for,
fees for both will be charged.

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