Foreign investors flocking to Uzbekistan renewable energy projects
The Ministry of Energy is pleased to share an update on progress towards the country’s aim of generating a 1/4 of all electricity from renewable sources by 2030.
Uzbekistan, Tashkent: The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan is pleased to share an update on progress towards the country’s ambitious aim of generating a quarter of all electricity from renewable sources, by 2030.
This update reflects Uzbekistan’s commitment to international best practice and transparency, the country’s growing role in the regional and global energy market, and its strategy for energy efficiency and sustainability.
The Ministry of Energy is taking active measures to implement large-scale projects in renewable energy and the last twelve months has seen a variety of committed FDI from international companies, tenders and collaborations with international partners.
Highlights include a ten-year programme to build 5,000 MW of solar power and 3,000 MW of wind power. Agreements were signed with: ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia) – three agreements worth over $2 B to construct a 500 – 1,000 MW wind power plant and a 1,500 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine Power Plant; Masdar (UAE) – construction of a 500 MW wind power plant in the Navoiy Region; TOTAL Eren (France) – construction of a 100 MW solar power station in the Samarkand region.
Moreover, EBRD will give assistance to Government of Uzbekistan to develop 1,000 MW of wind energy projects. Also, a programme between Government of Uzbekistan and ADB was developed to create 1 GW of solar energy.
Furthermore, the first stage of international tender for construction of a 100 MW solar power plant in the Navoiy region is completed, the process was won by Masdar. The second phase of tenders is in process for the construction of solar power plants on a PPP basis, led by the Ministry of Energy with assistance of the International Finance Corporation. The second tender was announced for the construction of two 200 MW solar power plants in the Samarkand and Jizzakh regions of Uzbekistan.
Mr. Alisher Sultanov, Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan, said:“Our significant energy ambitions and strategic plan to 2030 are being matched by our current activities. The material contribution of renewable energy to our country’s overall energy mix, and its efficiency, is a crucial part of our strategy. We are collaborating with blue-chip international institutions and welcoming an array of international companies who are excited to be investing in Uzbekistan.
“We are working tirelessly for our country’s energy security and will keep audiences regularly updated on all our activities and momentum.”
Source: power Engineering Int