The plan includes achieving a renewable energy capacity of 27 GW and increasing the renewable share in electricity production to 40% by 2030. This initiative, endorsed by the Uzbek Senate, aims to reduce natural gas consumption by 25 billion cubic meters and decrease carbon emissions by 34 million tonnes.
How much energy does Uzbekistan use?
Uzbekistan had a total primary energy supply ( TPES) of 48.28 Mtoe in 2012. Electricity consumption was 47.80 TWh. The majority of primary energy came from fossil fuels, with natural gas, coal and oil the main sources. Hydroelectricity, the only significant renewable source in the country, accounted for about 2% of the primary energy supply.
Will Uzbekistan develop a solar power plant?
Uzbekistan will be the first country in Central Asia to develop and produce solar energy by Uzbekenergo a state owned energy company. The Samarkand region was picked along with six other regions being inspected. The solar power plant is to have a capacity of 100 megawatts.
Who oversees the energy sector in Uzbekistan?
In Uzbekistan, the governance of the energy sector is overseen by key governmental bodies, primarily the Ministry of Energy which was established in February 2019. This ministry is responsible for the implementation of state policies, regulations, and decrees across various energy subsectors including electricity, natural gas, and oil.