Uzbekistan saved 63 million cubic metres of natural gas through solar and wind power generation between November 1 and 10, 2026, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy.
Solar and wind power plants generated a combined 236.3 million kilowatt-hours of electricity during the 10-day period, accounting for 9.4 per cent of the country’s total electricity production.
Solar power plants contributed 140.6 million kWh, while wind farms generated 95.7 million kWh. Uzbekistan produced approximately 2.5 billion kWh of electricity across all sources during the same period.
The ministry also reported that renewable generation prevented the release of approximately 136,000 tonnes of harmful emissions. Thermal power plants consumed 405.5 million cubic metres of natural gas to generate electricity during the 10 days.
The gas savings were equivalent to around 15.5 per cent of the volume consumed by thermal power plants over the same period.
However, renewable electricity generation fluctuated according to weather conditions. On November 8, solar and wind facilities generated 38.6 million kWh. Their combined output fell to 11.9 million kWh the following day as weather conditions affected generation.
The ministry said expanding renewable capacity would need to be accompanied by investment in energy storage systems, transmission lines and substations. These facilities would help store surplus electricity and supply it when solar and wind generation declines.
Uzbekistan has been expanding its renewable energy infrastructure through new solar and wind projects. The government is seeking to reduce dependence on natural gas for electricity generation while increasing the contribution of renewable sources to the national grid.
