Uzbekistan Gets $195M Solar Farm to Power 60,000 Homes
A massive new solar plant and battery system will bring clean energy to tens of thousands of homes in Uzbekistan, backed by nearly $200 million in international funding. The project marks a major step in the country's ambitious plan to build 25 gigawatts of renewable energy by 2030.
Uzbekistan is getting a powerful boost in its shift to clean energy with a $195.5 million investment to build a massive solar farm in the Kashkadarya region.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development is leading the financing for a 300 megawatt solar plant paired with a 75 megawatt-hour battery storage system. Once complete, the facility will generate enough electricity to power approximately 60,000 homes each year while cutting carbon emissions by 400,000 tonnes annually.
The project will be built from scratch by Nur Kashkadarya Solar, a company owned by Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy. Construction will begin with a comprehensive financing package that includes loans from the EBRD and support from partner countries including Canada, Finland, and Japan.
What makes this project especially valuable is its battery storage component. The system will capture excess solar energy during sunny periods and release it when demand peaks, helping stabilize Uzbekistan's power grid as the country adds more renewable sources.
The Ripple Effect
This solar farm is just one piece of Uzbekistan's ambitious energy transformation. The country has set a goal to develop 25 gigawatts of solar and wind capacity by 2030, a target that would dramatically reduce its reliance on fossil fuels.
The EBRD has become Uzbekistan's strongest partner in this transition. To date, the bank has financed 1.65 gigawatts of wind energy, 2.4 gigawatts of solar power, and 668 megawatts of battery storage across the country.
The investment reflects growing international confidence in Central Asia's renewable energy potential. Uzbekistan has received more EBRD financing than any other nation in Central Asia for six consecutive years, totaling nearly $6.8 billion across 204 projects.
Beyond clean electricity, these projects create local jobs during construction and operation while building expertise in renewable technology. As more solar farms come online, Uzbekistan positions itself as a regional leader in the global energy transition.
The Kashkadarya solar plant represents real, measurable progress toward a cleaner energy future for Central Asia.
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This story was written by BrightWire based on verified news reports.
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