4 FAQs about Uzbekistan s new energy storage company

What is Uzbekistan's First Energy Storage Project?

Installed with Sungrow's cutting-edge liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0, this facility marks Uzbekistan's first energy storage project and stands as the largest of its kind in Central Asia. The project will play a pivotal role in driving the region's energy transition forward and setting a sustainable precedent.

Is Uzbekistan ready for a grid-scale battery energy storage project?

Uzbekistan is in line for its first grid-scale battery energy storage project as it seeks to stabilize and strengthen its existing electricity grids and ramp up the uptake of renewable energy.

Who invests in Uzbekistan's new energy projects?

Many of the new projects involve international companies from Saudi Arabia, Turkiye, the UAE, China, France and Qatar. Saudi Arabia's ACWA Power remains one of the most active investors. "Uzbekistan's energy mix is becoming greener every year," said Jon Zaidi, the company's Country Head.

How many kilowatt-hours will new Uzbekistan generate?

The government says green energy generation will reach 23 billion kilowatt-hours, enough to cover the entire annual consumption of the country's population. The announcement came from President Shavkat Mirziyoyev as he launched dozens of new renewable and grid projects at the forum "Powering the Future: Sustainable Energy for New Uzbekistan."

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