A 1 GW Solar Power Plant and Energy Storage System Under Construction in Samarkand Region

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan is implementing a major energy megaproject aimed at enhancing the stability of electricity supply to Tashkent and the Fergana Valley regions through capacities located in the central part of the country, the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan reported.

The key facilities of the project are being built in the Samarkand Region. Construction is underway for a solar photovoltaic power plant with a total installed capacity of 1,000 megawatts, an energy storage system with a capacity of approximately 700 megawatts, a large substation, and a 441-kilometer transmission line. Together, these components will form one of the largest energy infrastructure complexes in the country.

The project is designed to ensure reliable and uninterrupted power supply to Tashkent and the Fergana Valley regions, which are densely populated and have high electricity consumption. Transferring capacity from the central region will increase the resilience of the energy system and reduce the risk of outages, particularly during peak demand periods.

Once operational, the complex is expected to generate approximately 2.4 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity annually. In addition, the storage system will enable around 1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity to be stored and later fed into the grid, which will be a critical factor in balancing the system as the share of renewable energy grows.

The Ministry of Energy emphasizes that this megaproject has strategic importance for the country’s energy security and aligns with long-term plans for infrastructure modernization and the development of green energy in Uzbekistan.