Following the success of the Uzbek Solar 1 and high interest in the Uzbek Solar 2, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan announced the launch of the solar photovoltaic PPP project, under this program. The launch is in line with the Concept Note for ensuring electricity supply in Uzbekistan in 2020-2030 and implementing a large-scale renewable energy strategy.

The project will become a part of the 1GW solar program mandate of IFC – International Finance Corporation and anticipated to consist of 3 lots with a total capacity of 500 MW to be tendered out for the private partners under DFBOM model. One of the lots will also include a battery storage component.

minenergy.uz, 24 December 2020