Uzbekistan’s Ambitious Goal: 1 GW in New Alternative Energy Projects by End of Year
President Takes Action to Modernize Heating Systems and Reduce Energy Losses
On August 27, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan convened a meeting focused on energy conservation and the utilization of alternative energy sources. The presidential press service reported that the President has ordered the modernization of heating systems and the reduction of energy transmission losses in the country.
During the meeting, the results of a study conducted by the Fergana Polytechnic Institute were reviewed. It was found that significant energy losses occur at the “Logon” substation, with 5 million kWh of electricity lost annually, exceeding the normal rate of natural losses by 1.5 times. To address this issue, experts recommended measures such as redistributing the load among transformer points and installing reactive power batteries near water pumping stations, which could prevent substantial energy losses.
In Fergana alone, energy losses are estimated to amount to 15.5 million kWh, costing 6 billion UZS. The President has called for the implementation of proposed solutions not only in Fergana but also in other regions of the country.
Furthermore, the successful experience of gas conservation in Karakalpakstan was highlighted during the meeting. By installing efficient gas burners and insulating heating systems in 95,000 households, significant gas savings were achieved. Plans are underway to extend these energy-saving measures to an additional 16,000 homes, resulting in further gas conservation.
President Mirziyoyev also emphasized the importance of modernizing heating systems in 1 million households and urged greater attention to be paid to large gas consumers. He noted that only 25% of these consumers have implemented energy-saving solutions thus far.
Additionally, efforts are being made to promote the adoption of renewable energy sources in enterprises. The President set a goal for at least a quarter of the water management system to be powered by renewable energy by 2027, primarily through solar energy.
By the end of the year, plans are in place to install alternative energy sources with capacities of 182 MW for residential use and 791 MW for businesses. The President issued a strict warning to officials about possible delays in the implementation of these important energy conservation measures.
