TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, July 7. Uzbekistan’s solar and wind power plants generated a record 5 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity in the first half of 2025, marking a significant milestone in the country’s green energy development, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Energy.
As of July 6, a total of 11 solar photovoltaic and 4 wind power plants, with a combined installed capacity of 4,119 megawatts, are operational across 10 regions of Uzbekistan. This clean energy production reflects rapid growth compared to previous years when, for instance, solar power plants in Navoi and Samarkand regions generated 434 million kWh in 2022 and 576.9 million kWh in 2023.
In the first half of 2025 alone, solar power plants contributed approximately 3.13 billion kWh, while wind power plants generated about 1.92 billion kWh. On average, these facilities produced 26.7 million kWh of electricity daily during this period.
The increased green energy output has led to substantial environmental benefits: the country saved 1.515 billion cubic meters of natural gas and prevented the release of over 2.22 million tons of harmful gases into the atmosphere.
When combined with all hydroelectric power plants, the total renewable electricity generation reached nearly 8.74 billion kWh by early July, accounting for 20.3 percent of Uzbekistan’s overall electricity production this year. This comprehensive renewable output equates to natural gas savings of 2.65 billion cubic meters and the avoidance of nearly 3.88 million tons of harmful emissions.
This amount of Uzbekistan's electricity is sufficient to meet the energy needs of about 7.28 million households for six months or about 3.64 million households for the entire year.
