BAKU, Azerbaijan, Sept. 29
By Fakhri Vakilov – Trend:
Uzbekistan produced 46 billion kWh of electricity from January through August 2021, which is 9 percent more than in the same period last year, Trend reports citing the press service of Uzbek State Statistics Committee.
Almost a quarter of the total volume was produced by the power plants of the Tashkent region (23.1 percent). Syrdarya region is on the second place with 22.7 percent; Kashkadarya (19.2 percent) and Navoi (15.7 percent) regions come next.
In 2020, consumption of electricity in the country amounted to 69.1 billion kWh given that Uzbekistan generated 66.4 billion kWh. The deficit was covered by importing electricity from neighboring countries. At the current rates of economic development and population growth, in 10 years, consumption can reach 117 billion kWh.
Earlier, Trend reported that the first 100 MW solar power plant was launched in Navoi region of Uzbekistan.
Over the next five years, 19 energy projects with a capacity of 11,500 MW worth $6.5 billion will be commissioned. By 2030, the share of renewable energy sources will exceed 30 percent.
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