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Uzbekistan

Energy Challenges: An Expert Explains How Uzbekistan Will Provide Its Own Energy in the Future

Uzbekistan, Tashkent – Podrobno.uz News Agency. Uzbekistan must not only increase electricity production but also create a sustainable energy system capable of responding to demographic growth, economic development, and the global transition to green energy. Renowned energy scientist and academician Kakhramon Allaev spoke to Podrobno.uz about how the country intends to

February 18, 2026

Uzbekistan’s wind and solar plants generate 1 billion kWh since start of 2026

QAZAQ GREEN. Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants have generated 1 billion kWh of electricity since the beginning of 2026, a milestone recorded as of 13:30 on February 13. The figure is 400 million kWh, or 40%, higher than the same period last year, according to Uzbekistan’s Energy Ministry. Of

February 18, 2026

Kazakhstan to commission 245 MW of renewable energy in 2026

QAZAQ GREEN. Kazakhstan’s renewable energy portfolio is set to grow by 245 MW in 2026, with two wind farms, four solar power plants and a small hydroelectric plant joining the grid, the Ministry of Energy reported. The new facilities are part of a broader energy push: Kazakhstan plans to

February 18, 2026

Azerbaijan to add 7–8 GW of solar and wind capacity by 2032, says President Aliyev

QAZAQ GREEN. Azerbaijan plans to commission an additional 7–8 gigawatts of solar and wind power by 2032 under already signed contracts, President Ilham Aliyev said during a meeting with a delegation of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce led by Senior Vice President for International Affairs, Middle East and Türkiye Khush Choksi,

February 11, 2026

Turkmenistan explores grid protection during green transition

QAZAQ GREEN. How can solar and wind energy be integrated without compromising the stability of the entire power grid? The regional online presentation of the European Union’s EU RECA project, implemented by the German society GIZ, provided the answer to this question. Experts from Turkmenistan and neighboring countries were introduced

February 11, 2026

TotalEnergies to supply 1 GW of solar power to Google data centers in Texas

QAZAQ GREEN. TotalEnergies has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Google to supply 1 GW of solar capacity to its data centers in Texas over a 15-year period. The agreements cover the delivery of around 28 TWh of renewable electricity generated from two TotalEnergies-owned solar projects currently under development: Wichita

February 10, 2026

Abu Dhabi Fund for Development allocates $100 million for Rogun Hydropower Project in Tajikistan

QAZAQ GREEN. Tajikistan has secured USD 100 million in financing to continue construction of the Rogun Hydropower Plant, according to the press service of the Ministry of Finance of Tajikistan. The corresponding financing agreement for Lot 2 of the project was signed on February 4, 2026, in Dubai with the Abu

February 9, 2026

Kazakhstan

Saken Kalkamanov: “The challenge isn’t energy versus environment – it’s finding the right balance”

The International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIC) celebrates its seventh anniversary this year. Over this period, the organization has become a key platform for advancing the green agenda and fostering dialogue between science, business, and government. Today, the Center continues its work on implementing best available techniques (BAT),

February 6, 2026

Kyrgyzstan launches feasibility study for two hydropower projects

QAZAQ GREEN. The Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic has launched the preparation of a feasibility study for the construction of the Nizhne-Tarskaya Hydropower Plant and the reconstruction of the Bystrovskaya HPP. The projects are being implemented under the KRED program and aim to address electricity shortages while strengthening the

February 6, 2026

IEA forecasts strong growth of India’s bioenergy sector by 2030

QAZAQ GREEN. India’s bioenergy sector is poised for rapid expansion, supported by effective government policies and rising demand, according to a new report by the International Energy Agency (IEA). The report indicates that production of liquid and gaseous biofuels in India could at least double by 2030 if policy support is strengthened.

February 3, 2026