Kalit so’zlar: energy, VRE determines, NEGU, at 0.02% (15.6 GWh) in 2019, Strategy for
the Transition of the Republic of Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan has great renewable energy potential, especially for solar energy. With a view to
ensuring energy security while optimising renewable energy resources, the government has
implemented a wide range of measures to promote the integration of renewable energy into the
energy system and private sector participation in the energy sector, including in large-scale solar
energy projects. Uzbekistan has made a positive effort toward that end, including by setting clear
targets and reforming the energy sector and has been progressing toward achieving the solar
power capacity target of 4 GW by 2026 and 5 GW by 2030. Nevertheless, a more comprehensive
set of policies and support mechanisms will be required to reach Uzbekistan’s maximum capacity
of solar energy and further increase solar energy toward 2030. The government should consider
bundling the range of actions needed to ensure the use of all types of solar energy resources. This
section presents a solar energy roadmap for Uzbekistan by 2030. It is based on current measures
being implemented in Uzbekistan to break down the possible barriers to solar energy deployment
discussed in the previous section. It aims to facilitate the government’s deliberation of its solar
energy strategy and focuses on:
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maximising the benefits of solar energy in the energy system
policy and regulatory frameworks enabling further solar energy deployment
increasing power system flexibility to integrate the increasing amount of solar generation.
Transparent information on electricity infrastructure and markets
To maximise the benefits of solar energy, solar plants need to be installed in places where they
can bring the highest value for the entire power system, i.e. they generate power where and when
it is needed the most. This depends on the whole system infrastructure, including the grid
network and other non-solar power assets, as well on electricity demand profiles. Transparent
information on electricity infrastructure and markets is therefore essential for creating an
efficient electricity system as well as for providing current and prospective market participants
with a level playing field and electricity market predictability. For example, EU member states are
required to submit fundamental information such as generation, load and transmission for
publication through the ENTSO-E Transparency Platform based on the EU’s Transparency
Regulation. Another example can be found in Germany, where one of the transmission system
operators voluntarily makes its hourly network load data public. In the context of Uzbekistan,
locational and capacity information on existing major power plants and transmission lines are
available on the Ministry of Energy’s and the JSCs’ websites, while actual data such as generation
by technology and network load currently are not available. As a part of the ongoing electricity
market reform, the government should also consider improving the transparency of information
and requiring the JSCs to provide this information.
Small-medium-scale and off-grid solar projects.
Large-scale solar PV projects have been subject to competitive bidding processes in Uzbekistan
since 2019 and an awarded project can sign a long-term contract with NEGU at a fixed tariff, as
noted above. The government of Uzbekistan also aims to develop small- and medium-scale solar
projects. The President stresses the need for encouraging citizens and enterprises to develop
renewable energy sources for their own demand (MoE, 2021b).
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