Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition (SCADA) and Energy Management System (EMS) will be implemented in the electricity sector.

This project is being implemented in accordance with the program "Digital Uzbekistan - 2030", developed within the framework of the presidential decree "On measures for the widespread introduction of the digital economy and electronic government" from 28 April 2020 and the State program " The year of development of science, education and the digital economy”.

The goal of the project is to create a modern automated dispatching system for managing the electric power sector, its implementation is scheduled for 2020-2024. The investment project worth US$90 million will be financed by the World Bank.

“The implementation of this project will provide an opportunity to manage the electric power sector with the help of innovative solutions and modern digital technologies,” said Feruz Kurbanov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of JSC National Electricity Networks of Uzbekistan. “Moreover, through the use of energy-saving technologies in power transmission lines, it is envisaged to reduce energy losses in the system, on-line analysis of emergency situations, and with the help of a modern integrated automated control system, to increase the reliability and quality of power supply. Within the framework of the project, it is also planned to train and improve the qualifications of young specialists in developed countries. "

Work on the development of a technical and economic basis and tender documents for the implementation of a dispatch control and data collection (SCADA) system and an energy consumption management system (EMS) in JSC National Electric Grids of Uzbekistan will be carried out in conjunction with the EDF-CIST company selected through international tenders ( Électricité de France - France).