DAS Solar, in collaboration with EUROSOLAR Georgia and Innovation Energy, has successfully commissioned a 1 MW solar power plant in Bukhara, Uzbekistan. This milestone project marks a significant step in advancing solar energy adoption across Central Asia.
Spanning 2 hectares, the plant was completed in just four months, reflecting the rapid pace of development in renewable energy projects in the region. Designed to address the energy needs of an industrial facility, the solar installation will supply a substantial portion of its daytime energy requirements. Additionally, surplus energy generated by the plant will be fed into the local power grid, contributing to the area’s energy stability.
At the core of the project are DAS Solar’s high-efficiency N-type modules. Known for their reliability and superior power performance, these modules are particularly suited to the energy demands and climatic conditions of Central Asia.
DAS Solar’s leadership in renewable technology, combined with its robust global R&D resources and decentralized manufacturing strategy, was instrumental in completing the project efficiently.
Solar Projects in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan is advancing its renewable energy agenda with ambitious targets and significant progress. By 2026, the country plans to install 5,000 MW of solar and wind capacity, scaling up to over 18,000 MW by 2030. This expansion is expected to generate 50 bn kWh of electricity annually, save 15 bn cubic meters of natural gas, and reduce harmful gas emissions by 21 mn tons. By 2030, renewables will account for 40% of Uzbekistan’s energy mix, supported by a storage capacity of 4.2 GW.
Several key projects highlight Uzbekistan’s strides in clean energy:
- Navoi Solar Plant (100 MW): Operational since 2021.
- Samarkand and Jizzakh Solar Plants (440 MW): Operational since 2024.
- Navoi Wind Power Plant (500 MW): Under construction.
- Bukhara Solar Plant (250 MW): Includes Central Asia’s first 63 MW/126 MWh battery energy storage system.
In 2024, Uzbekistan connected 2.6 GW of renewable generation and 300 MW of storage to the grid. By year-end, the country announced a new project in Khorezm, a 100 MW solar plant backed by a $3.5 mn World Bank guarantee. Developed by France’s Voltalia, the plant will generate 240 GWh of clean energy annually, powering 60,000 households and reducing CO₂ emissions by 230,000 metric tons. Additionally, Sinoma EC International is set to build a 300 MW solar plant with a 75 MW storage system in Navoi.
At COP29 in Baku, Uzbekistan signed a Strategic Partnership Agreement with Kazakhstan and Azerbaijan to develop a green energy corridor for energy exports to Europe. By 2030, the country aims to export 10–15 bn kWh of electricity annually through this initiative.
As of late 2024, Uzbekistan has commissioned nine solar plants and one wind farm, delivering 2.7 GW of renewable capacity. This output has saved 1.27 bn cubic meters of natural gas and prevented 1.76 mn tons of CO₂ emissions, enough to power 1.75 mn households. Looking forward, Uzbekistan plans to add 10 more renewable energy plants in 2024 and seven in 2025, with an additional nine wind farms in Karakalpakstan by 2030, collectively contributing 9,300 MW of capacity.
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