️ Uzbekistan authorities plan to put six solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 2.2 thousand megawatts up for open tenders. This initiative was revealed during an open dialogue between the leadership and investors operating within the country's fuel and energy sector.

️ According to official reports, during the initial stage of renewable energy development, the placement of power plants largely depended on unsolicited proposals from investors. This decentralized approach allegedly led to a situation where generation capacities became overly concentrated in specific areas, creating substantial additional transmission costs to supply other regions. *.

️ Under the revised framework, the authorities intend to pre-determine regional electricity demand and submit prepared projects to competitive bidding. Tender documentation will reportedly specify land plots, grid connection nodes, project timelines, and power purchase terms to ensure transparency and mitigate contractual risks.

️ Furthermore, a National Energy Sector Development Master Plan through 2050 is currently in the works. Officials claim that a grid connection capability map will be published by March 1, followed by the comprehensive master plan by July 1, aimed at streamlining future energy infrastructure expansion.

Source: podrobno.uz