Uzbekistan Hits Historic Electricity Consumption Record as Summer Demand Outstrips Winter Peak

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbekistan’s Unified Energy System has recorded a new historic high in daily electricity consumption. According to the Ministry of Energy, daily electricity consumption reached 284 million kWh on 14 July 2026, surpassing both the previous summer high and the record set during the peak of the winter season.

This new peak is 5.4 million kWh (or 1.94 percent) higher than the previous summer record of 278.6 million kWh, which was registered just a day prior on 13 July 2026. Crucially, the surge also surpassed the historic winter peak recorded on 24 January 2026, when daily consumption climbed to 283 million kWh.

On the same day, domestic electricity generation reached 287.3 million kWh. This output represents an increase of 9.7 million kWh (or 3.49 percent) over the previous winter generation record of 277.6 million kWh.

To ensure a reliable power supply under highly elevated loads, emergency repair crews from regional energy enterprises have been placed on high alert and are working continuously to address localized technical issues.

Over the past day, emergency specialists successfully resolved power supply disruptions across several municipal districts in Tashkent, including Chilonzor, Shaykhontohur, Yakkasaroy, Sergeli, and Olmazor. Additionally, crews repaired high-voltage transmission lines in several districts of the Kashkadarya Region—including Karshi, Koson, Kukdala, Kamashi, Guzar, Kitob, and Chiroqchi—after they were knocked out by high winds.

Concurrently, planned modernization and reconstruction works are continuing across the country's energy infrastructure. These efforts involve upgrading power plants, substations, transformer points, transmission lines, and associated equipment, alongside increasing capacity to ensure grid stability during seasonal peak periods.

The Ministry of Energy warned that brief, localized power outages remain possible during hours of maximum demand due to technical stresses on the distribution networks.

The ministry urged the public to use electricity responsibly during the extreme heat. Specifically, citizens are advised to set air conditioners to a moderate temperature of 24°C to 26°C and to clean their unit filters regularly. According to energy officials, these simple measures can lower individual consumption, reduce the overall stress on the national grid, and foster healthier indoor environments.