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Fig. 7. The total system costs of various power generation technologiesBog'liq Сборник готовыйFig. 7. The total system costs of various power generation technologies
The energy sector of Uzbekistan, including the electric power industry, is one of the developed
not only in the CIS, but also in the world. The main goal of the energy policy and the highest priority
for the development of the electric power industry in Uzbekistan for the period up to 2030 and beyond
is the sustainable energy supply of economic growth and improving the quality of life of the
population based on the most efficient use of the existing production, scientific and technical potential
of the industry. The solution of such tasks is especially important if Uzbekistan sets itself ambitious
goals: to achieve an economic breakthrough, and by 2030 become one of the 50 leading countries of
the world. Unfortunately, the non-renewable natural resources of Uzbekistan are dwindling. So far,
the decline in oil production is largely offset by the production of natural gas, but its reserves are also
not endless. According to Uzbekneftegaz JSC, current reserves of natural gas will last for 20-30 years.
Another important reason for the construction of a nuclear power plant in Uzbekistan is the presence
of uranium mines in the country.
The NPP will make it possible to reorient gas for export or deep processing and increase
additional revenues to the country's budget. The commissioning of the first block is scheduled for
2028. As a result of the launch of the station, Uzbekistan will save 3.7 billion m3 of natural gas
annually. Even if you export the saved gas without processing it, Uzbekistan will receive 550-600
million dollars a year. Each dollar invested in the construction of a nuclear power plant gives about
$ 6 in return: $ 2 for local suppliers and about $ 4 in the country's GDP. This is very beneficial for
Uzbekistan, which has its own hydrocarbons and can get much more benefit from the saved natural
resources. At the same time, the NPP allows generating electricity at a lower cost compared to other
energy sources. So, in hydrocarbon generation the share of the cost of raw materials is more than (60
- 70)%; this means that the price of electricity directly depends on the price of hydrocarbons. In
nuclear generation, the share of the cost of uranium accounts for only (4-5)%, thus, fluctuations in
prices for raw materials practically do not affect the final cost of electricity, which ensures the
predictability of the tariff policy for a long time. And in the future, nuclear energy becomes much
more economical in comparison with the traditional one.
In fig. 8 shows the expected results of the implementation of the parameters of the Concept of
Electricity Supply in the Republic of Uzbekistan.
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