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Electricity production and consumption grow in Uzbekistan along with industrial growth

Uzbekistan’s electricity generating capacity has reached 25,800 MW, including 8,000 MW, or 31 percent of the total, accounted for by solar, wind, and hydropower generation, according to the Uzbek Ministry of Energy.

In 2026, Uzbekistan plans to produce 90 billion kWh of electricity, a 40 percent increase compared to 2020.

This year, amid economic growth and increased production across industries, electricity consumption in the country is expected to increase by another 1 billion kWh.

By the end of 2026, 6,770 MW of new generating capacity will be commissioned, including:

2,800 MW of solar power

2,500 MW of thermal power

470 MW of wind power

68 MW of hydropower

884 MW of energy storage systems.

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