Ten-year electricity provision strategy for Uzbekistan
The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced the publication of a Concept Note, outlining its strategy for the provision of electricity in the country.
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Uzbekistan, Tashkent: The Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan announced the publication of a ‘Concept Note’, outlining its strategy for the provision of electricity in the Republic of Uzbekistan between 2020-2030.
The context to the Strategy is the high priority given by the Government of Uzbekistan to a radical programme of reforms to meet increasing energy demand from a growing population and a fast-developing economy.
The Strategy outlines priority activities to be undertaken including modernisation and reconstruction of existing power plants, construction of new generating assets using energy efficient power production technologies, fuel diversification and development of renewable energy sources – especially solar energy.
By 2030, the Strategy is scheduled to deliver an increase in installed and available generating capacity from 12.9 GW to 29.3 GW, and reductions in transmission losses to 2.35 %, and distribution losses to 6.5 %.
Mr. Alisher Sultanov, Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan said, “Our new Concept Note outlines a comprehensive strategy to satisfy the increasing demand for electrical power in Uzbekistan. It also means our power sector’s development will continue in line with international best practice. The strategy is ambitious in scope, but grounded in realism with, practical and achievable goals to reach by 2030.”
The development of renewable energy sources will contribute to affordable electricity supplies in regions with current shortages. Renewable energy will improve environmental conditions, increase efficiency and stimulate the development of local industries, infrastructure and job creation.
It is envisaged that by 2030, whilst the state will remain the owner of Hydro Power Plants, Nuclear Power Plant and some Thermal Power Plants – most of the country’s electricity generation plants will be concentrated in the private sector.
Source: Power Engineering Int
