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Uzbekistan has extensive oil and gas resources which result in low tariffs and a lack of incentive on the government’s part to develop renewable sources with the exception of hydropower. At present, there are plans in place to further develop the power industry by building natural gas thermal power plants and hydropower plants.  Hydropower accounts for 13 percent of the total generating capacity and is a state priority for further development.     The other renewable energy technologies will compete against these technologies without government assistance.  The main barrier will be the extremely low feed-in tariff of 1.2 US cents/kWh. 

 

In general, Uzbekistan is characterized by weak winds.  The strongest winds are in the Aral Sea region and in the central part of the country.  As yet, there are no wind installations in the Republic.

 

Climatic conditions are quite favorable for solar energy, with the highest levels of solar incidence occurring in the south. There is also a legislative agenda for the development of solar energy, but this has not translated into a favorable feed-in tariff for solar installations.  Installed capacity consists of 12 MW of solar hot water supply plants with one high temperature solar plant (“large solar furnace”) with 1 MWth capacity.

 

Geothermal power has been identified by the government as an opportunity for further development.  The exploration of geothermal fields has already taken place through oil and gas drilling.  Uzbekistan has high potential for biomass energy generation as the fourth largest producer of cotton in the world.  There is strong interest in the thermochemical conversion of cotton stalks to produce energy.  The biomass potential is 3.0 million tons of cotton stalks per year. 

 

 

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Latest Developments


TitleSummarypubDate
Uzbekistan Landfills to Reduce Methane Possibly Produce Power
The projects would involve the construction and installation of a flaring system at two closed landfill sites with an option of power generation, subject to economic factors. The landfill sites were closed in 2004 and are projected to continue to create and emit methane until 2024.
11-May-10
Asia Solar Energy Initiative Launched With US$2.25B
The initiative was launched on May 3, 2010 in the Uzbekistan capital Tashkent and the ABD said that it will provide an additional US$2.25bn to support projects with a combined generating capacity of 3000MW of solar power by 2012. The bank indicated that the combination of growing electricity demand, abundant desert and commitments to offset carbon emissions, made Central Asia a strong candidate for investment.
04-May-10
Eastern Europe Group Tours U.S. Renewable ProjectsEnergy and government officials from Eastern Europe is touring the U.S. under sponsorship of the U.S. Department of Commerce.
13-Feb-10
Biofuel Crop Investment Options Considered for Central Asia
 Uzbekistan , Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan - What these three downstream countries do have however is a Soviet-era legacy of agricultural production, which in Uzbekistan’s and Turkmenistan case was largely directed towards cotton production, while Kazakhstan, beginning in the 1950s with Khrushchev’s “Virgin Lands” programs, has become a major producer of wheat. Based on my (John C. K. Daly) discussions with Central Asian government officials, given the thirsty demands of cotton monoculture, foreign proposals to diversify agrarian production towards biofuel would have great appeal in Astana, Ashgabat and Tashkent and to a lesser extent Astana for those hardy investors willing to bet on the future, especially as a plant indigenous to the region has already proven itself in trials.
23-Nov-09
Report From Moscow Energy Trade FairEven though the effects of the global financial and economic crisis have affected the Russian construction industry significantly, interest in innovative building and energy technology was unabated at SHK MOSCOW 2009, 13th International Industrial and Technology Trade Fair for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Building Automation, Sanitation and Renewable Energies. A total of 11,300 trade visitors from the CIS and neighboring countries attended Russia’s leading event for this industry and 200 exhibitors from 19 countries showcased their products on 107,600 square feet of exhibit space.
21-May-09
Analysis and Background on Hydro in Kazakhstan and the Region
Kazakhstan and the region's hydro dams are used for power and agriculture. This article gives background to understand the issues in the region.
27-Mar-09
EBRD, Energy Community to Host Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo
“Investing in electricity generation and renewable energy” 30-31 March 2009, Holiday Inn Hotel, Sarajevo
The EBRD and the Energy Community will host a Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2009, which will focus on investment opportunities in electricity generation and renewable energy.
23-Feb-09
Tajikistan Warning of Water Shortages
Tajikistan is warning that water shortages, caused by heavy use of hydropower, may cause irrigation water shortages in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan .
21-Jan-09
Analysis: Solar Energy in Uzbekistan
Uzbekistan has a climate suited to solar power, an advanced industrial base and a long term interest in solar.  The Uzbek Acadamy of Sciences has published a journal "Applied Solar Energy" since 1965. this article looks a the drivers and prospects for solar development.
14-Sep-07
Biomass Co-firing in Europe - Conference
On behalf of the Integrated European Network for Biomass Co-firing (NETBIOCOF), you are invited to join us at the International Conference in Biomass Co-firing in Europe. This event will be held on July 2-4, 2007 in Budapest, Hungary.
 
28-Mar-07
Uzbekistan Rural Renewable Energy Training
Karakalpakstan Phase II Project held series of training-seminars on potentials of renewable energy utilization in the villages and rural settlements in Karakalpakstan, as well as existing and possible financial mechanisms to mobilize resources for procurement and operation of renewable energy sources based on the experience of Kostruba village in Karakalpakstan, in Nukus, Urgench, Navoi and Bukhara.
10-Oct-06
Small Hydro Agreement Signed for Uzbekistan ProjectThe Uzbek Ministry for Agriculture and Water, and China’s National Electric Equipment Corporation (CNEEC), signed an agreement in mid-April for the construction of two small hydroelectric power plants in Uzbekistan.
21-Apr-06
Asian Development Bank Funds Uzbekistan Projects
The bank is investigating potential hydro resources for rural electric supply.
08-Nov-05
Two New Small Hydro Plants for Uzbekistan
Uzvodenergo in Uzbekistan reports that it plans two put into operation two new hydroelectric power plants during 2006 at a cost of US$14M.
20-Sep-05
Solar Thermal Manufacturing in UzbekistanFoton of Tashkent city in the republic of Uzbekistan will produce solar thermal panels for water heating, with a budget of US$340,000 funded by the government of Denmark and UNDP.
21-Apr-05

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