What is Uzbekistan's solar energy vision?

It outlines the sustainable energy environment solar energy could deliver and offers a timeline up to 2030. In this vision, Uzbekistan succeeds in maximising the benefits of solar energy capacity for both electricity and heat, making solar energy one of the country’s major energy sources.

Will Uzbekistan produce 5GW of solar power in 2020-2030?

ends - Notes to editors In accordance with the Concept Note for ensuring electricity, supply in Uzbekistan in 2020-2030 in the next 10 years up to 5GW of cost-effective and environment-friendly utility scale solar generation will be generated to meet the increasing demand for electricity in the country.

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 have two solar power plants?

In May 2021, Uzbekistan announced the winning bidder of the public-private partnerships (PPPs) for two separate solar power plants, each with a capacity of 220 MW in Kattakurgan district of Samarkand region and Gallaorol district of Jizzakh region.

Can variable solar power be used in Uzbekistan?

variable solar electricity benefits from the local flexibility provided by dispatchable, highly flexible hydropower, thus limiting impacts on the power system. There are currently 25 reservoirs in Uzbekistan, with a total water surface of 1 500 km 2, 4 of which are hydropower reservoirs totalling 890 km 2 (CAWater, 2021).

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: