Uzbekistan’s use of green energy sources has accounted for more than 45 per cent of its electricity generation as of on 24 June, marking a significant milestone in the country’s transition to cleaner energy.
Renewable sources, including solar and wind power, accounted for 42.6 per cent of electricity compared with the same period last year. As a result, the share of renewable energy in Uzbekistan’s power mix rose from 33.6 per cent to 45.3 per cent.
The increase in renewable generation has reduced pressure on the country’s thermal power plants.
Electricity production at thermal stations fell from by nearly 1,000 megawatts, while natural gas consumption declined by 293,000 cubic metres, reaching 1.272 million cubic metres.
Earlier this month, the Ministry of Energy reported that Uzbekistan had generated more than 5 billion kilowatt-hours of renewable electricity since the beginning of 2026, representing a 28 per cent increase compared with the same period last year.
The latest figures come as Uzbekistan continues to expand renewable energy capacity under an ambitious government strategy aimed at diversifying the country’s energy mix and reducing dependence on natural gas.
Over the past several years, the government has launched large-scale solar and wind projects in partnership with international investors, including Masdar of the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia’s ACWA Power. New renewable energy facilities have been commissioned across regions including Navoi, Samarkand, Bukhara, Jizzakh and Karakalpakstan.
The government has set a target of increasing renewable energy’s share in electricity generation to 54 per cent by 2030, while continuing to expand solar, wind and energy storage capacity. Officials say the transition is expected to strengthen the country’s energy security, reduce greenhouse gas emissions and free up additional natural gas for industrial use and export.
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