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Can Uzbekistan generate 25% of its electricity from renewables?

The country has set a target to generate 25% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. Several projects are underway, including the 1,500 MW Nur Navoi Solar Power Project and the 500 MW Jizzakh Wind Power Plant. Other renewable energy projects in Uzbekistan include the 220 MW Sherabad Solar Plant and the 457 MW Bash Solar Plant.

Will Uzbekistan be able to develop solar and wind energy?

“Since 2020, the World Bank and IFC, both part of the World Bank Group, have supported the development of 1,000 MW of solar and 500 MW of wind energy in Uzbekistan.

What is a solar energy roadmap for Uzbekistan by 2030?

This section presents a solar energy roadmap for Uzbekistan by 2030. It is based on current measures being implemented in Uzbekistan to break down the possible barriers to solar energy deployment discussed in the previous section. It aims to facilitate the government's deliberation of its solar energy strategy and focuses on:

Will Uzbekistan buy electricity from a new solar power plant?

This support will secure the obligations of the state-owned National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan JSC to purchase electricity from a new 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant to be constructed and operated by Voltalia (France) in the Khorezm region. The solar plant is scheduled for commissioning in November 2025.

How is Uzbekistan achieving its solar power target?

Uzbekistan has made a positive effort toward that end, including by setting clear targets and reforming the energy sector and has been progressing toward achieving the solar power capacity target of 4 GW by 2026 and 5 GW by 2030.

Will Uzbekistan reach its maximum capacity of solar energy?

Nevertheless, a more comprehensive set of policies and support mechanisms will be required to reach Uzbekistan's maximum capacity of solar energy and further increase solar energy toward 2030. The government should consider bundling the range of actions needed to ensure the use of all types of solar energy resources.