Uzbekistan will commission 12 solar and 4 wind power plants, along with 12 energy storage systems, by the end of 2025. With a combined investment of over $5bn, these facilities are expected to generate nearly 9bn kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, supporting the country’s growing demand for sustainable energy.
On June 23, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on measures to supply large industrial enterprises with renewable energy. As Uzbekistan’s population is projected to exceed 41mn and its economy set to grow beyond $200bn by 2030, the government is accelerating efforts to ensure reliable and eco-friendly energy sources.
The country has already attracted nearly $6bn in foreign direct investment into the green energy sector in a short period. As a result, Uzbekistan’s annual electricity production has increased from 59bn to 82bn kilowatt-hours.
In addition to the ongoing projects, the construction of 11 more renewable energy initiatives—worth $7.2bn—is scheduled to begin this year.
President Mirziyoyev also highlighted the importance of energy efficiency. Eighteen large industrial networks currently account for one-third of national electricity consumption. A key area of focus is water management, where pump stations consume 6.5bn kilowatt-hours per year.
To address this, 12 major pumping stations will be upgraded and equipped with 75–100 megawatt solar power plants and 50 megawatt storage systems. These upgrades—starting with the Karshi Main Canal—aim to cut electricity use in the sector by 2bn kilowatt-hours annually.
Oil and gas enterprises are also expected to contribute to clean energy generation. A planned 240-megawatt solar power plant and 300-megawatt energy storage facilities could produce 600mn kilowatt-hours of electricity per year.
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