Uzbekistan launches 2,423 MW of power plants, Central Asia's largest in class
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Uzbekistan launched power plants with a combined capacity of 2,423 MW and a total value of $1.7 billion, the Energy Ministry said. The projects include a 1,573 MW thermal plant in Sirdaryo region, a 300 MW solar plant with 150 MW storage in Navoiy, a 200 MW wind plant with 100 MW storage in Karakalpakstan, and a 100 MW storage system in Namangan. The ministry called the facilities the largest of their kind in Central Asia.
Key Facts
- The Sirdaryo thermal plant has a capacity of 1,573 MW and will generate 13 billion kWh annually, with an efficiency of 61.7%, saving 1.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year.
- The Navoiy solar plant and storage system cost $390 million and will produce 657 million kWh per year, equal to the annual consumption of 273,000 households, while saving 175 million cubic meters of gas and preventing 377,000 tons of emissions.
- The Karakalpakstan wind plant and storage system cost $263 million and will produce 701 million kWh per year, equal to the annual consumption of 292,000 households, while saving 187 million cubic meters of gas and preventing 403,000 tons of emissions.
- The Namangan storage system cost $110 million and provides 100 MW (200 MWh) of storage, creating 30 permanent jobs.
- Energy Minister Sherzod Khodjayev said the facilities are unique and include one of the largest thermal plants and two of the largest energy storage systems in Central Asia.
Thermal Plant in Sirdaryo
A 1,573 MW thermal power plant was launched in Boyovut district, Sirdaryo region. The plant will generate 13 billion kWh of electricity annually with an efficiency of 61.7%, saving 1.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas per year. The project cost $900 million and was implemented through direct investment by a consortium of France's EDF, Qatar's Nebras Power, Japan's Sojitz Corporation, and Kyuden International.
Solar and Wind Projects
In Nurota district, Navoiy region, a 300 MW solar photovoltaic plant and a 150 MW energy storage system were launched. The $390 million project was implemented with China Energy Overseas Investment and will produce 657 million kWh per year, equal to the annual consumption of 273,000 households. In Qorao'zak district, Karakalpakstan, a 200 MW wind plant and a 100 MW storage system were launched. The $263 million project was implemented with Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power and will produce 701 million kWh per year, equal to the annual consumption of 292,000 households.
Storage System in Namangan
A 100 MW energy storage system was launched in Uychi district, Namangan region. The $110 million project was implemented by China Energy Overseas Investment Co., Ltd. The system can store 100 MW (200 MWh) twice daily for two hours each time, to be used during peak grid load for stability. The project created 30 permanent jobs.
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Uzbekistan launches 2,423 MW of power plants, Central Asia's largest in class
