Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan plans to commission a 300 MW solar power plant and a 75 MW energy storage system in Kashkadarya Region next year as part of a US$250 million project being implemented by Masdar.
The project was discussed at a meeting chaired by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on the region’s socioeconomic development.
To strengthen the region’s energy infrastructure, the authorities also plan to attract US$70 million to build two major substations in Nishan and Kukdala districts. They are scheduled to become operational next year.
Another US$150 million has been allocated to construct a 245-kilometre power transmission line along the Tolimarjon–Sogdiana route. Officials have been instructed to complete the project next year.
In Karshi District, a 45 MW waste-to-energy project being implemented jointly with a Chinese partner is nearing completion.
The authorities also plan to develop industrial supply chains around major enterprises in the region. Six industrial clusters are to be established by the end of the year in Guzar, Shurtan, Mubarek, Dehkanabad and Nishan.
Branches of the Kashkadarya Free Economic Zone are also planned for Shurtan, Mubarek, Yakkabag and Kasansay. An initial 250 billion soums will be allocated to develop the necessary infrastructure.
Further plans include localising the production of modern tractors and agricultural machinery assembled at the Chinese company FM World, as well as launching agricultural drone manufacturing at the facility.
