3rd Uzbek Solar project announced for Uzbekistan

• 500MW system to be tendered in 3 great deals

Uzbekistan's Ministry of Energy has revealed that the launch of the 3rd solar photovoltaic PPP project, under the Uzbek Solar name.

The move remains in line with its Concept Note for guaranteeing electricity supply in Uzbekistan in 2020-2030 and also its large-scale renewable resource method program in Q1 2021.

The project belongs to the 1GW solar programme mandate of International Finance Corporation (IFC).

The plan is prepared for to consist of three whole lots with a complete ability of 500MW to be tendered out for the exclusive companions under DFBOM model.

One of the whole lots will certainly additionally include a battery storage space element.

Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Alisher Sultanov stated: "Following the success of Uzbek Solar 1 and also high interest in Uzbek Solar 2, we enjoy to announce that the begin of this brand-new project is planned for the February 2021, which shows that we are strongly on our method to new, lasting, clean and also varied power production in Uzbekistan.

" We wish to say thanks to the IFC for their support as lead consultant in structuring and also tendering of approximately 500MW solar PV projects in the Bukhara, Namangan and also Khorazm areas."