Uzbekistan eyes green energy exports to Europe in regional push

Khodjaev highlighted that the installed capacity of Uzbekistan’s power system has increased by 55%, reaching 25 GW. Out of this, 3.5 GW has been added through solar and wind energy projects, and energy storage capacity is also growing steadily.

Speaking about future plans, the deputy prime minister said that by 2030, Uzbekistan aims to increase electricity generation from the current 84 billion kWh to 135 billion kWh. Over the same period, the installed capacity of renewable energy sources is expected to grow more than fivefold – from 4 GW to over 20 GW.

“We also have regional projects, including the export of green energy to European countries. We genuinely believe in this transition. If we didn’t, none of these projects would have been implemented. I want to emphasize that they have been carried out under public-private partnerships. These are direct investments from private investors,” Khodjaev stressed.

When asked about the use of traditional energy resources, Khodjaev clarified that Uzbekistan will continue using oil in the petrochemical industry and other conventional economic sectors.

However, he emphasized the country’s strong intention to shift to alternative energy wherever possible:

“In Central Asia, the sun, wind, and water are gifts from God,” he said, noting the region’s natural advantages and Uzbekistan’s significant potential to attract investors into the green energy sector.