Uzbekistan accelerates green energy push with new storage and wind projects
Tashkent advances renewable transition with 100 MW storage system and major wind power plans in Bukhara
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan is deepening its commitment to renewable energy with new infrastructure aimed at expanding wind power capacity and building electricity storage systems to stabilize its growing clean energy grid.
As part of its national strategy to transition toward a low-carbon economy, the Uzbek government has prioritized investments in long-term green energy solutions. These include advanced wind farms, electricity storage systems, and modernization of power distribution networks to better integrate solar and wind sources.
According to Daryo News, the Ministry of Energy signed three agreements on July 24 to support this agenda—partnering with Wind and Solarshine for Electricity Distribution Panels Manufacturing and China Energy International Group. While foreign firms are involved, the projects are being driven by Uzbekistan’s national development and energy security priorities.
One major initiative includes the development of a 100-megawatt electricity storage facility in the capital, Tashkent. Designed to store renewable energy during off-peak hours and release it during peak demand, the system will improve grid reliability and reduce dependence on fossil fuel generation.
Uzbekistan has already begun implementing similar storage systems, including a 300 MW project in the Andijan and Fergana regions—the first of its kind in the country. These efforts are critical to managing the fluctuating output of renewable sources and ensuring stable power supply as green energy capacity grows.
The new projects also include consulting and construction plans for a 500 MW wind power plant in the Peshku district of Bukhara region. Once operational, the facility will be one of Central Asia’s largest wind farms, supplying clean electricity to hundreds of thousands of households.
The Ministry emphasized that these steps reflect Uzbekistan’s alignment with global climate goals and its ambition to become a regional leader in sustainable energy. The country has already seen rapid growth in solar and wind projects, backed by supportive policies and infrastructure upgrades.
Officials say the goal is not only environmental—but also economic. By reducing fossil fuel dependency and expanding renewable capacity, Uzbekistan aims to boost energy independence, create green jobs, and modernize its energy sector for long-term resilience.
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