21.04.26

Uzbekistan has become one of the leading countries in Central Asia in the development of renewable energy. This was reported in the “Renewable Capacity Statistics — 2026” report published by the International Renewable Energy Agency.

According to the data, by the end of 2025 the total installed capacity of renewable energy sources in the country reached 10,027 megawatts. For comparison, in 2016 this figure was only 1,883 megawatts. As a result, capacity has increased more than fivefold in a short period.

The main driver of growth has been solar energy. The capacity of solar power plants increased from 2 megawatts in 2016 to 5,934 megawatts by the end of 2025, accounting for more than half of total renewable energy capacity. This growth was supported by large-scale projects involving foreign investors and international financial institutions.

Wind energy is also developing rapidly. In 2025, capacity in this sector reached 1,652 megawatts, increasing several times compared to 501 megawatts in 2023. As a result, the share of renewable energy in the country’s electricity generation rose from 13.3% in 2016 to 36.1% in 2025.

Growth has been particularly strong over the past three years. Between 2022 and 2025, capacity nearly quadrupled, rising from 2,429 megawatts to 10,027 megawatts. This is explained by more active government policies and increased investment.

Globally, renewable energy growth is also reaching record levels. According to IRENA, by the end of 2025 total global capacity reached 5,149 gigawatts, increasing by 15.5% in one year. In 2025, 692 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity were commissioned worldwide. Of this, 510 gigawatts came from solar energy and 159 gigawatts from wind energy.

https://www.uzdaily.uz/ru/irena-uzbekistan-rezko-narashchivaet-vozobnovliaemuiu-energetiku/