Uzbekistan installs nearly 200 MW of small-scale solar in first quarter of 2025
Country expands renewables with rooftop solar, hydropower, and wind as part of broader energy transition strategy
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan added nearly 200 megawatts (MW) of small-scale solar capacity in the first three months of 2025, as part of its ongoing push to diversify energy sources and reduce dependence on fossil fuels, the Ministry of Energy announced.
From January to March, solar panels with a total capacity of 197.9 MW were installed at over 10,000 sites across the country. Businesses led the adoption with 113 MW installed at more than 2,000 locations. Households followed, contributing over 56 MW through installations by 6,400 families. An additional 25.9 MW came from 1,455 social facilities, while 182 apartment buildings added 2.79 MW.
The installed systems generated more than 60 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity during the period, saving approximately 15 million cubic meters of natural gas and preventing the release of 17,000 tons of harmful emissions, according to the Ministry.
The announcement comes alongside a broader renewables drive in Uzbekistan. Last week, the government reported that hydroelectric plants generated over 1.7 billion kWh in the first quarter of 2025, bringing the total renewable energy output — including solar and wind — to over 3.7 billion kWh. Currently, 11 solar and 3 wind power plants operate across 10 regions with a combined capacity of 4.06 gigawatts (GW).
In parallel with solar and wind investments, the government is also ramping up its hydropower program. Uzbekistan plans to build 1,185 micro hydropower plants by the end of 2025, with a total capacity of 65 MW. These efforts form part of a larger two-year strategy to construct nearly 3,000 micro hydropower stations by 2026.
Once completed, the network of 2,983 micro hydro plants — with a combined capacity of 167 MW — is expected to generate 500 million kWh of electricity annually and save up to 151 million cubic meters of natural gas.
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