With a view to ensuring energy security while optimising renewable energy resources, the government has implemented a wide range of measures to promote the integration of renewable energy into the energy system and private sector participation in the energy sector, including in large‑scale solar energy projects.
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What is Uzbekistan's solar energy roadmap?
This roadmap primarily focuses on increasing solar generation in Uzbekistan's electricity mix, but also touches upon solar heat potential to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels. The roadmap aims to help Uzbekistan formulate its strategies and plans for solar energy deployment across all levels of government.
What is solar energy policy in Uzbekistan?
This Solar Energy Policy in Uzbekistan Roadmap is part of the EU4Energy programme, a five-year initiative funded by the European Union. EU4Energy's aim is to support the development of evidence-based energy policy design and data capabilities in Eastern Partnership and Central Asian countries, of which Uzbekistan is a part.
After discussing the possible barriers to the deployment of solar energy in Uzbekistan, the report presents a roadmap for solar energy by 2030. It provides examples of international best practices in solar energy deployment from IEA member and association countries.
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.
Who collects energy statistics in Uzbekistan?
The State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics is the official authority collecting energy statistics. It will play an important role in the future in collecting data on off-grid solar photovoltaics and solar heat use in households.
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.