UAE-based Masdar has announced its latest project: a 1000 MW wind power plant in the Uchkuduk district of the Navoi region.
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The agreement between Masdar and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy was finalized during the COP29 climate conference, marking a major step forward in the country’s push for sustainable energy solutions. This new plant is projected to generate 3.5 billion kWh of electricity annually, equivalent to saving approximately 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas each year.
The construction of the wind power facility is expected to create between 600 and 800 jobs, supporting local employment and skill development. Additionally, the project will significantly reduce environmental impact by cutting carbon emissions by 1.4 million tons per year.
The upcoming wind plant represents an extension of Masdar’s longstanding partnership with Uzbekistan. It follows a series of successful renewable energy initiatives already completed in the country, which collectively contribute 1,497 MW of capacity. These include a 500 MW wind farm in Zarafshan and several photovoltaic solar plants in various regions: Karmana (100 MW), Gallaorol (220 MW), Kattakurgan (220 MW), and Sherabad (457 MW). Moreover, construction is underway for solar power stations in Bukhara’s Alat district (250 MW) and Kashkadarya’s Guzar district (300 MW).
