Mar 6, 2013 · Uzbek President Islam Karimov March 1 signed a decree authorising construction of an international solar energy institute, a factory for solar photo-electric panels, and a solar
May 8, 2025 · On April 20, the Adolat 100MW/200MWh Energy Storage Power Station project in Uzbekistan, constructed by China Energy Construction Group, officially commenced and
Aug 18, 2025 · Cengiz Enerji Tashkent power station (ТЭС в Кибрайском районе Ташкентской области) is an operating power station of at least 240-megawatts (MW) in Tashkent, Kibray,
The government plans to invest $4 billion in the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan over the next five years to facilitate these projects. Reducing electricity production costs is another major priority, with a particular emphasis on alternative energy sources.
In response, the government of Uzbekistan implemented a new policy in 2019 to actively introduce renewable energy and energy-efficient power generation, while also setting medium-term energy efficiency and conservation targets as well as creating government subsidies to promote renewable and more sustainable energy projects.
According to projections, Uzbekistan will require 117 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity by 2030, increasing to 135 billion kilowatt-hours by 2035—1.7 times the current consumption. To meet these demands, the Ministry of Energy has developed a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure development and efficiency improvements.
A crucial aspect of this plan is ensuring that regions facing energy deficits can receive supplementary power from other areas. The government plans to invest $4 billion in the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan over the next five years to facilitate these projects.
Plans include commissioning 3,000 micro-hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 164 megawatts and small solar and wind power stations totaling 750 megawatts. President Mirziyoyev has stressed the urgency of transitioning to a resource-efficient economic model.
Of its large capacity, about 85% comprises fossil-fuelled power plants, while the rest is provided by hydro facilities. At the same time, Uzbekistan is one of the fastest growing economies in the world, with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) having forecast that its economy will grow at 5-6% per year up to 2023.
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