Should Uzbekistan decarbonise solar energy?

This roadmap provides a timeline through2030 with key actions. In addition, in order to further enhance solar energy use beyond 2030 and move progress toward clean energy transitions, the government of Uzbekistan may need to also consider decarbonising other sectors.

How much solar energy does Uzbekistan use?

The solar energy gross potential totals 2 134 x 10 3 PJ, while technical potential is estimated at 7 411 PJ, which is equivalent to almost four times the country’s current primary energy consumption. Uzbekistan benefits from high solar irradiation.

Can floating solar PV increase solar PV capacity in Uzbekistan?

For comparison, the area of the hydropower reservoirs are more than 15 times the size of the world’s largest solar park in India, which has an installed capacity of 2.25 GW. In this regard, the potential of floating solar PV on the hydropower reservoirs is a realistic opportunity to further increase solar PV capacity in Uzbekistan.

Does Uzbekistan benefit from high solar irradiation?

Uzbekistan benefits from high solar irradiation. Global horizontal irradiance (GHI) measures the density of solar resources available per horizontal surface area, including both direct and diffuse radiations. 2 The GHI serves as an indicator for assessing the potential of solar photovoltaics (PV), which converts both radiations into electricity.

What is solar energy policy in Uzbekistan?

This Solar Energy Policy in Uzbekistan Roadmap is part of the EU4Energy programme, a five-year initiative funded by the European Union. EU4Energy’s aim is to support the development of evidence-b ased energy policy design and data capabilities in Eastern Partnership and Central Asian countries, of which Uzbekistan is a part.

Which companies are launching large-scale solar PV projects in Uzbekistan?

Table 2 Announced large-scale solar PV projects in Uzbekistan Year awarded Project location Offered capacity Awarded tariff Supply period Awarded company 2020 Karmana district, Navoi region 100 MW 26.79 USD/MWh 25 years Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar) 2021 Samarkand region 100 MW n/a 25 years Total Eren 2021