Uzbekistan’s Karakalpakstan aims for 76% green energy by 2030
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Shavkat Mirziyoyev, President of Uzbekistan, announced plans for Karakalpakstan, an autonomous republic within Uzbekistan, to significantly increase its share of green energy.
He stated that recent projects added 860 megawatts of new energy capacity to the region, increasing green energy’s share to 23%. Currently, Karakalpakstan generates 5.33 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, exceeding the needs of its residents and businesses.
Mirziyoyev also detailed the start of 47 new projects, including a $2.6 billion wind farm in Kungrad with 1,500 megawatts of capacity and accompanying power lines and substations. By 2030, officials plan to commission wind farms totaling 3,300 megawatts, raising the region’s green energy share to 76% and adding 400 megawatts of energy storage. The president believes Karakalpakstan possesses the land, resources, and climate needed for these developments.
He directed officials to create a five-year energy program by October 1 to guarantee a consistent 1 gigawatt electricity supply for potential investors, with plans to establish a “green industrial corridor” focused on developing finished products from local resources.
