Uzbekistan plans to complete the selection of investors for the construction of the first large solar station in the first half of 2019, Kun.uz correspondent reports citing data from Uzbekenergo.
A 100 MW solar photovoltaic station will be built in the Navoi region with the assistance of the International Finance Corporation.
“Our company started selecting private investors for the project on February 1. The document about the RFQ was published on the site,” Uzbekenergo noted.
Previously, interest in participating in this project was expressed by the energy company Masdar (Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC) and the French Total EREN.
It should be recalled that recently, the German company Graess Energy began construction of a small pilot solar power plant in Muinak.
By 2021, Uzbekistan intends to build five solar photovoltaic stations with a total capacity of 500 MW and a preliminary cost of more than $1.1 billion. According to expert estimates, the total potential of solar energy in the country exceeds 51 billion tons of oil equivalent.
RFQ is a documented request of an organization interested in purchasing any goods or services. Created by the customer for potential contractors (suppliers) in the tender or auction processes.
By applying for a RFQ, the contracting authority informs a wide range of suppliers about the planned purchase. With this action, the customer encourages the supplier to submit a more lucrative offer than with personal contact.
