The Bukhara region of Uzbekistan is witnessing significant strides in renewable energy development, with the construction of two wind power plants progressing steadily under the auspices of ACWA Power, as per to the Ministry of Energy's press service.
As of the latest update, 73 wind turbines out of a planned 158 have been successfully installed across both sites, collectively generating 474.5 MW of power. The first phase of the power plants, with a capacity of 400 MW, is slated for completion by the year's end. These plants will cater to the energy needs of residents in Karakalpakstan, Khorezm, Bukhara, and Navoi regions.
Upon reaching their full capacity, the two wind farms are projected to produce up to 3.6 bn kWh of electricity annually. Moreover, approximately 1.1 bn cubic meters of gas will be saved, contributing to significant reductions in atmospheric emissions, estimated at 1.5 mn tons.
In addition to the wind farms, the project encompasses the construction of 260 km of high-voltage power lines and two 500 kV distribution stations. These infrastructure developments are poised to enhance the reliability of interconnecting power grids between the north-west (Karakalpakstan, Khorezm) and south-west (Bukhara, Navoi) regions.
Apart from the Bukhara wind farm project, ACWA Power is actively engaged in several other energy ventures in Uzbekistan. The company is spearheading the development of two wind farms in Karakalpakstan, with one set to become Central Asia's largest at 1.5 GW. Furthermore, ACWA Power is involved in the establishment of solar power plants in the Tashkent and Samarkand regions, investment in thermal power plants in the Syrdarya region, and the development of a green hydrogen plant in Chirchik.
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