Uzbekistan is embracing renewable power. ADB, private sector partners, and a host of financing partners are building the country’s first wind power farm, expected to be the largest in Central Asia. Once finished, the power plant will help meet rising energy demand, deliver reliable power supply, and address climate change impacts.
Diversifying the Energy Mix
Uzbekistan’s power generation facilities are about half a century old. They mainly use fossil fuels, operate beyond their expected lifespan, and badly need rehabilitation, if not replacement.
No longer efficient, Uzbekistan’s old…
