Tashkent supports solar container research and development

What is EBRD doing with Tashkent solar PV & energy storage?

Nandita Parshad, Managing Director, Sustainable Infrastructure Group at EBRD, said: “We are proud to partner with ACWA Power and co-financiers on the pioneering Tashkent Solar PV and energy storage project in Uzbekistan, the largest of its kind in Central Asia. The project is core to Uzbekistan's ambition to install 25GW of renewables by 2030.

Will Uzbekistan fund a 250-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant?

TASHKENT, May 21, 2024 — The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a financial package to fund a 250-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with a 63-MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Where is Bess project located in Tashkent?

The PV plant and the BESS facility are situated 3.5 km apart, within Yuqorichirchik District and Parkent District respectively. Both districts are located within Tashkent Region. The overall project location lies about 20 km from Tashkent City.

Will Uzbekistan build a solar PV project in Samarkand?

In July 2021, Masdar signed an agreement with the Ministry of Investment and Foreign Trade of the Republic of Uzbekistan and JSC National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan to design, finance, build and operate a 220 megawatt (MW) utility-scale solar PV project in the Samarkand Region.

Why should you choose Masdar & Tashkent?

Tashkent City. Uzbekistan Masdar has been an early mover in Uzbekistan. Our landmark projects include developing Central Asia’s largest wind farm and its largest solar development project, which consists of three utility-scale solar power plants across the country.

How will Uzbekistan improve its energy security?

“This project will enhance Uzbekistan’s energy security through the use of innovative solutions and technologies,” noted Marco Mantovanelli, World Bank Country Manager for Uzbekistan.