QAZAQ GREEN.  President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on the current state and future prospects of the country’s fuel and energy sector, focusing on accelerating the commissioning of critical facilities, eliminating bureaucratic delays, and expanding production capacity, reports Upl.uz.

Currently, the country’s total installed generation capacity stands at 25.8 GW, of which around 8 GW (31%) comes from renewable sources, including solar, wind, and hydropower. In 2026, electricity production is expected to reach 90 billion kWh, a 40% increase over 2020 levels.

By the end of the year, 6,770 MW of new capacity is set to be commissioned: 2,800 MW from solar plants, 2,500 MW from thermal power stations, 470 MW from wind farms, 68 MW from hydropower facilities, and 884 MW from modern energy storage systems.

The sector’s investment portfolio includes 133 projects totalling $51.4 billion, of which 73 projects valued at $43 billion are designated as strategic.

Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov stated that more than $10 billion in foreign investment is expected in 2026, with a strong emphasis also on using domestic products. The target for localisation is set at $1 billion, up from $737 million in 2025.

Construction is actively underway across the regions: in Samarkand Province, a 1,000 MW solar plant and a 500 MW wind farm are being built. In Bukhara Province, six major renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of over 3,000 MW are planned in the coming years.

Uzbekistan’s long-term energy strategy through 2035 envisions structural reforms, including the establishment of a wholesale electricity market, transfer of grid assets to private operators, and the introduction of RAB tariffs. Electricity consumption is projected to reach 123 billion kWh by 2035, requiring an additional 34 GW of generation.

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