CEEC Powers Up 400-MW Solar Park in Uzbekistan

• China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) connects a 400-MW solar farm to the grid in Uzbekistan, boosting the country's efforts to increase its solar power capacity and reduce reliance on coal and natural gas.

China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) has connected a 400-MW solar farm to the grid in Uzbekistan, marking a milestone in the development of a 1-GW solar complex in the country. The project, developed by CEEC, aims to create a solar farm capable of producing 2,400 GWh of electricity annually. The construction phase is expected to create 1,600 jobs and generate around $140 million in tax revenue. China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd has been chosen to supply the photovoltaic (PV) park with its Hi-MO 7 modules. Uzbekistan aims to achieve 5 GW of installed solar power capacity by 2030.

Uzbekistan, which currently relies on coal and natural gas for 85% of its power and heavily depends on Russian imports, is making efforts to increase its solar power capacity. The 400-MW solar farm is part of a larger collaboration between China and Central Asia to build green infrastructure along the Belt and Road initiative. The project is expected to contribute to Uzbekistan's goal of achieving 5 GW of installed solar power capacity by the end of the decade.

How is China contributing to Uzbekistan's goal of increasing solar power capacity?

• China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC) has connected a 400-MW solar farm to the grid in Uzbekistan, as part of a larger collaboration between China and Central Asia.
• The solar farm is a milestone in the development of a 1-GW solar complex in Uzbekistan, which aims to achieve 5 GW of installed solar power capacity by 2030.
• The project is expected to create 1,600 jobs during the construction phase and generate around $140 million in tax revenue.
• China's Longi Green Energy Technology Co Ltd has been chosen to supply the photovoltaic (PV) park with its Hi-MO 7 modules.
• The solar farm is expected to produce 2,400 GWh of electricity annually, contributing to Uzbekistan's efforts to reduce its reliance on coal and natural gas for power generation.
• Uzbekistan currently relies on coal and natural gas for 85% of its power and heavily depends on Russian imports.
• The collaboration between China and Central Asia to build green infrastructure along the Belt and Road initiative is aimed at promoting sustainable development and reducing carbon emissions.
• The project not only contributes to Uzbekistan's renewable energy goals but also strengthens the economic ties between China and Uzbekistan.
• The development of solar power capacity in Uzbekistan will help diversify its energy sources and enhance energy security.
• The increased use of solar power will also contribute to reducing greenhouse gas emissions and mitigating the impacts of climate change.