Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A 300 MW solar power plant and an energy storage system have been built in Uzbekistan’s Navoi Region to supply electricity directly to Navoiyazot from renewable sources.
The US$220 million project was implemented by Chinese company Sinoma using foreign direct investment. It comprises a 300 MW photovoltaic plant and an energy storage system with a power capacity of 75 MW and a storage capacity of 75 MWh.
The solar plant is directly connected to Navoiyazot’s production facilities, with the electricity generated supplied directly to the enterprise. According to the project data, annual output is expected to reach 657 million kWh.
The use of solar power is expected to save around 175 million cubic metres of natural gas annually.
Carbon dioxide emissions are also projected to fall by 377,800 tonnes a year.
Energy Minister Sherzod Khodjaev visited the facility and reviewed the operation of the solar plant and storage system. He was also briefed on the equipment’s capabilities and the system for supplying electricity directly to the enterprise.
The project is intended to expand the use of renewable energy in industry and diversify power supplies to major enterprises. Other expected benefits include job creation for local residents and increased economic activity in the region.
