Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Energy reforms include measures to use renewable energy sources. The head of state pays special attention to the development of "green" energy.

Over the past 3.5 years, 10 cooperation agreements have been signed with international companies on projects for the construction of solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 2897 MW over 3.5 years. The President signed 10 resolutions to ensure the implementation of these projects.

The total cost of these projects is US$3 billion. All the projects are planned to be implemented through direct investment by foreign companies.

What are the preliminary results of the work carried out towards the development of green energy?

In August 2021, the first large solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts was put into operation in Karmana district of Navoi region.

In May 2022, another large solar photovoltaic power plant with a capacity of 100 megawatts was launched in Nurabad district of Samarkand region.

These stations supply electricity to the central grid.

How many solar and wind farms will be launched in the coming years?

In 2023-2024, five solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 1197 MW will be launched in Karakalpakstan, Surkhandarya, Jizzakh, Samarkand regions.

In 2024-2025, three wind farms with a capacity of 500 MW each will be put into operation in the Bukhara and Navoi regions.

By 2026, solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 8000 MW, hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 868 MW will be used in Uzbekistan.

Tenders continue on the path to the development of "green" energy

Three tenders are underway in Uzbekistan for the construction of solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 1,000 MW.

The first one is for solar photoelectric power plants with a total capacity of 500 MW in Bukhara, Namangan and Khorezm regions.

The second one is for a solar power plant with a capacity of 300 MW and an energy storage system in the Guzar district of the Kashkadarya region.

The third one is for the construction of a wind power plant with a capacity of 200 MW in Karakalpakstan.

Investors will be identified early next year.

For the first time in Uzbekistan, the state buys electricity from the population

For the first time in the history of Uzbekistan, the practice of public procurement of electricity produced by solar panels installed in households has been launched.

The state introduces a number of benefits for individuals for the installation of solar panels and solar water heaters installed in apartments.

Launched a platform where individuals can buy solar panels and solar water heaters online. These devices can be purchased in two ways: by installments without interest for three years and by paying the full cost, then the state gives the consumer compensation.