Tashkent new energy storage planning

What's going on with the Tashkent Riverside Project in Uzbekistan?

From pv magazine ESS News site Saudi-listed ACWA Power has announced the completion of the dry financial close for the $533 million Tashkent Riverside project in Uzbekistan, near the country’s capital city of Tashkent. The greenfield development will involve a 200 MW solar plant and a 500 MWh BESS that will serve to stabilize the Uzbek grid.

Will Uzbekistan fund a 250-megawatt solar photovoltaic plant?

TASHKENT, May 21, 2024 — The World Bank Group, Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company PJSC (Masdar), and the Government of Uzbekistan have signed a financial package to fund a 250-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with a 63-MW battery energy storage system (BESS).

Why is long-term energy and grid development planning important in Uzbekistan?

Moreover, long-term energy and grid development planning provides developers with business stability and predictability in Uzbekistan, contributing to further solar energy deployment in a cost‑competitive manner.

Who will sell electricity to in Uzbekistan?

The project company is committed to selling electricity to the state-owned National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan JSC under a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement for the project, including a 10-year operating term for the BESS component, signed by these two entities.

Where is the PV plant located in Tashkent?

No constraints have been identified along the international transit corridor. The PV plant site is located along the 4R-12 district highway, which links feeder roads within the districts of Yukorichirchik, Parkent and Kibray to the ring road along the outskirts of Tashkent City. The single carriageway is paved and in good condition.

Does Uzbekistan need a solar energy roadmap?

The government of Uzbekistan needs to periodically monitor its progress toward a solar energy future and to review policies and actions where appropriate. This roadmap provides a timeline through 2030 with key actions.