Uzbekistan outlines $12B green energy plan to power industrial future
Massive solar, wind, and storage rollout aims to cut fossil fuel use as Tashkent pushes for energy self-sufficiency by 2030
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — Uzbekistan has announced a major push to scale up renewable energy infrastructure, with over $12 billion in new and ongoing projects designed to meet growing industrial demand and transition key sectors toward energy independence.
The announcement came during a presentation to President Shavkat Mirziyoyev, highlighting new solar, wind, and energy storage facilities scheduled for launch in 2025.
According to local news outlet Kun.uz, the initiative forms part of a broader strategy to green the energy sector and reduce the country’s reliance on fossil fuels.
By the end of this year, Uzbekistan plans to bring online 12 solar power plants, 4 wind farms, and 12 energy storage systems — with combined annual output expected to reach nearly 9 billion kilowatt-hours. These projects are backed by more than $5 billion in investment. An additional $7.2 billion will fund 11 new facilities set to break ground later this year.
The green energy shift is driven by surging domestic demand: Uzbekistan’s population is projected to exceed 41 million by 2030, with the economy forecast to surpass $200 billion.
Currently, 18 industrial sectors account for one-third of total electricity consumption, including water management, which uses 6.5 billion kilowatt-hours annually.
To reduce that footprint, the government plans to retrofit 12 large pumping stations with solar power plants and energy storage units.
The first upgrades will begin at the Karshi Main Canal, where water lifting costs are particularly high. Once completed, the overhaul could cut energy use in the sector by 2 billion kilowatt-hours per year.
The oil and gas sector is also expected to benefit from a 240-megawatt solar plant and 300 megawatts of storage capacity, aimed at generating 600 million kilowatt-hours annually.
Beyond industry, the government is also exploring solar energy solutions for schools, hospitals, and other social institutions — part of a wider effort to integrate renewables into public infrastructure.
Mirziyoyev’s administration has placed energy security at the center of its long-term development agenda, amid rising climate concerns and the need for sustainable economic growth.
The new projects mark a significant step in Uzbekistan’s broader regional ambitions to lead Central Asia’s transition to green energy.
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