The Institute of Macroeconomic and Territorial Studies has examined the current state and future prospects of "green" energy in Uzbekistan.
In 2022, solar power plants with a capacity of 200 MW generated 411mn kWh of electricity, resulting in savings of 124mn m³ of natural gas and the prevention of 164,000 tons of harmful gases from being released into the atmosphere.
Furthermore, hydropower plants with a capacity of 2,072 MW produced 6.48bn kWh of electricity in 2022, leading to savings of 1.94bn m³ of natural gas and preventing the release of 2.71mn tons of harmful gases.
The goal is to increase the capacity of solar and wind power plants to 8,000 MW and the capacity of hydropower plants to 2,920 MW by 2026. This would result in renewable energy accounting for 25% of the energy mix, saving 3bn m³ of natural gas, and providing gas supply to 1mn households for a year.
Over the period of 2023-2030, Uzbekistan plans to construct 11 large, 9 medium, and 8 small to micro hydropower plants. These additions will enable the annual production of 5.8bn kWh of electricity and save 1.74bn m³ of natural gas.
Previously, it was announced that the European Investment Bank will allocate $83.6mn for the construction of solar power plants in Uzbekistan.
Although being a developing country Uzbekistan strives to reduce its impact on climate change by actively taking initiatives regarding the problem.
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