Uzbekistan Commissions $11 Billion in New Energy Infrastructure, Expands Renewable Capacity

Uzbekistan has taken a significant step toward expanding its national energy infrastructure with the commissioning of 42 new facilities worth a combined investment of $11 billion. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated the projects during a national ceremony attended by government officials, representatives from international financial institutions, and executives from global energy companies, including ACWA Power.

In addition to the operational projects, construction has begun on 21 new facilities as part of the country’s ongoing clean energy transition.

Among the key developments brought online were the Bash and Zhangeldi wind power plants, the Karatau wind power plant, and a Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) in the Tashkent region. The additions mark a notable milestone in Uzbekistan’s efforts to scale renewable energy production and reinforce its energy storage capabilities.

Officials stated that the newly operational facilities will enhance grid stability and expand national renewable generation, transmission lines, and storage capacity. The projects form part of a broader long-term strategy supported by nearly $35 billion in clean energy investments secured over recent years.

With expanded infrastructure and capacity additions underway, Uzbekistan plans to deploy an additional 17,000 MW of renewable energy by 2030 while deepening international energy cooperation.

ACWA Power Central Asia, one of the key partners in the initiative, reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Uzbekistan’s transition to a sustainable and reliable clean energy future.