TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, March 28. Uzbekistan has cooked up a joint action plan for 2025–2027 in cahoots with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Trend reports.
The news follows a meeting chaired by Uzbekistan's President Shavkat Mirziyoyev regarding the progress of tasks to advance nuclear energy development.
The recently formulated collaborative framework with the IAEA
delineates that each phase of forthcoming infrastructure
development - encompassing design through to execution - will
undergo rigorous oversight by the IAEA, adhering to internationally
recognized benchmarks and safety protocols.
An extensive analysis of the technical specifications and economic
viability of constructing a large-scale nuclear power facility was
conducted, alongside a comprehensive evaluation of the construction
schematics.
Work is currently underway on a small-scale nuclear power plant project. Working group meetings have been held to discuss project implementation possibilities and prepare a roadmap.
Strategic planning and preparation for future challenges are receiving special attention. Forecasts indicate that by 2035, electricity consumption in Uzbekistan will reach 121 billion kilowatt-hours. In response, measures are being taken to develop the energy sector in all directions.
By the year 2030, Uzbekistan is strategically positioning itself
to elevate the proportion of renewable energy sources within its
comprehensive energy portfolio to exceed the 50 percent threshold.
In the interim, nuclear energy is regarded as a pivotal,
sustainable resource for the long-term energy matrix.
In the last quinquennium, Uzbekistan has augmented its electricity
generation capacity by a substantial 30 percent, achieving a
remarkable output of 81.5 billion kilowatt-hours, propelled by an
array of extensive energy initiatives. In response to escalating
demand dynamics, the proliferation of renewable energy modalities
is being strategically amplified. Their contribution to the
aggregate power generation matrix has ascended to 16 percent,
bolstered by the integration of an additional 3.2 gigawatts of
capacity in the preceding fiscal year.
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