Uzbekistan has taken a major step toward expanding its renewable energy sector by partnering with the UAE’s Masdar to construct a 1,000-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Uchkuduk district of the Navoi region. Announced during the COP-29 climate conference in Baku, this project aligns with Uzbekistan’s commitment to sustainable energy development and reducing carbon emissions.
Set to generate around 3.5bn kilowatt-hours of clean electricity annually, the new wind farm will play a vital role in reducing Uzbekistan’s dependence on natural gas, saving an estimated 1bn cubic meters per year. In addition, the construction phase will create 600 to 800 jobs, supporting local economic growth in the Navoi region.
The project also supports Uzbekistan’s environmental goals by curbing CO₂ emissions by 1.4mn tons annually, making a contribution to the fight against climate change.
This initiative reflects Uzbekistan’s broader collaboration with Masdar, which has already yielded substantial renewable projects, including a 500-MW wind plant in Zarafshan and solar stations in Karmana, Gallaaral, Kattakurgan, and Sherobod, totaling 997 MW. Ongoing solar projects in Bukhara’s Alat district (250 MW) and Kashkadarya’s Guzar district (300 MW) further underscore the scale of this strategic partnership.
As part of the UAE’s “Triple Renewable Energy Capacity” initiative, this project supports the goals of the Paris Agreement and reinforces Uzbekistan’s commitment to enhancing its energy security, reducing emissions, and driving economic
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