Green energy share in Uzbekistan’s total power generation hits 23%

As of 19:00 on October 22, the amount of electricity generated by solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan since the start of the year reached 9 billion kWh, the Ministry of Energy reported.

According to the ministry, there are currently 12 solar photovoltaic plants and 5 wind power plants operating across the country, with a combined capacity of 4,682 megawatts.

“Thanks to green energy, 2.73 billion cubic meters of natural gas have been saved, and emissions of 4 million tons of harmful substances into the atmosphere have been prevented,” the official statement said.

Between the beginning of this year and 19:00 on October 22, Uzbekistan’s hydropower, solar, and wind power plants collectively generated 14.52 billion kWh of electricity. Thus, renewable energy sources accounted for 23 percent of the country’s total generation – equivalent to the 10-month electricity demand of 7.5 million households or the annual consumption of 6 million households.

A month earlier, at 14:00 on September 23, the amount of electricity produced by the country’s solar and wind power plants stood at 8 billion kWh.