Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Tashkent Region is considering testing an autonomous power system developed by Japanese company SYSKO Inc. at a site in the region. The pilot project is proposed to run for six months, the press service of the Tashkent Region administration reported.
The proposal was discussed at a meeting between a regional delegation led by Governor Zoir Mirzaev and SYSKO Inc. executives at the Embassy of Uzbekistan in Japan.
The system presented by the company is designed to ensure an uninterrupted electricity supply during disruptions to the central grid. The unit is housed in a 20-foot container and includes a 100 kW generator and a battery with a capacity of 100 kWh.
An industrial enterprise or social facility in a mountainous area experiencing power outages is being considered as a test site. If the trial is successful, the parties proposed exploring the installation of similar systems at other industrial and social facilities in the region, as well as establishing a centre to assemble containerised power units and provide their maintenance.
Another area of cooperation discussed was training specialists in digital technologies and artificial intelligence. Participants proposed organising online courses for university students in Tashkent Region and young programmers, drawing on SYSKO Inc.'s experience in digital transformation. Authors of the most promising projects could be considered for participation in the company's startup support programme.
Fujio Misuo, president of Shinmei Holdings Co., Ltd., also joined the talks via video link. Discussions with the company covered opportunities to process and package agricultural products in Tashkent Region for subsequent export to Japan, as well as the prospects for Japanese restaurant brands Genki Sushi and Uobei entering the regional market.
The Tashkent Region administration said it was ready to support the initiatives, including selecting a site for the pilot project, attracting local partners and organising the training programme.
Following the talks, the parties agreed to continue examining the proposals and assessing their technical and economic feasibility.
