TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 10. Uzbekistan will increase the share of renewables in electricity generation to 26 percent by 2025 and 40 percent by 2030, Trend reports.
This is stipulated in the decree of the President of Uzbekistan declaring 2025 the year of environmental protection and green economy.
According to the decree, the growth in share of renewables will be achieved through the construction of large solar and wind power stations with a combined capacity of 4.5 GW.
The initiative will also expand small-scale and micro-hydropower plants across various regions, while households will be encouraged to install solar panels, supported by government incentives. A key goal of the program is to reduce Uzbekistan’s dependence on fossil fuels and cut greenhouse gas emissions in line with the Paris Agreement commitments.
Additionally, the government will implement energy efficiency measures in industries and urban areas, introducing a Green Building certification system to promote sustainable construction. Officials highlight that these efforts will not only contribute to environmental sustainability but also create new economic opportunities and attract foreign investment.
Meanwhile, by the end of the year, 15 percent of industrial and infrastructure projects in Uzbekistan will be eco-friendly, with this figure rising to 30 percent by 2027 and 55 percent by 2030. To support low-carbon initiatives, $300 million will be secured from international organizations, including the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development and the World Bank.
In energy complex construction, equipment and components worth $4 billion will be produced domestically, increasing the "green component" in major projects from 25 percent up to 31 percent.
