Uzbekistan aims to generate 54% of electricity from renewable sources by 2030

According to projections, electricity consumption is expected to reach 121 billion kilowatt-hours by 2035. To meet this demand, the country aims to increase the share of “green” energy in total generation to 54 percent by 2030.

Among the most promising directions for renewable energy development are hydropower and nuclear energy.

Specifically, during 2025–2026, Uzbekistan plans to build 2,983 micro hydropower stations with a combined capacity of 167 megawatts. These projects are expected to generate 500 million kilowatt-hours of clean electricity and save 151 million cubic meters of natural gas. During the construction phase, 1,200 jobs will be created, and once operational, the projects will provide employment for 520 people.

During the presentation, the Minister of Energy shared details about the projects scheduled for implementation this year. It was noted that in 2025, 1,185 micro hydropower plants with a total capacity of 65 megawatts will be constructed, most of which will be launched by private entrepreneurs.

In the long term, nuclear energy is also expected to become one of the country’s main power sources. Currently, work is underway on a project to construct a small-scale nuclear power plant. Every stage of this plant — from design to commissioning — will be under the strict oversight of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), with the integration of the world's best practices and safety standards.

The head of the Uzatom agency presented updates on negotiations, agreements, and progress related to the nuclear power project.

The president gave instructions to ensure that the planned facilities are commissioned on time and that additional energy is supplied to both the population and the country’s economic sectors.