BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 4. Uzbekistan plans
to add 3.1 gigawatts of wind power capacity and 1 gigawatt of
energy storage systems in the Bukhara region over the next three
years as part of efforts to expand the country's electricity
generation and transmission infrastructure, President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev said during a visit to the region on November 3-4.
The announcement was made through the official channel of
Sherzod Asadov, press secretary to the President of Uzbekistan.
Nearly 2,000 megawatts of power generation capacity have been
commissioned in the energy sector in a relatively short period,
according to information released during President Shavkat
Mirziyoyev’s upcoming visit to the region.
To support the expansion of electricity generation, the region
plans to build 745 kilometers of power transmission and
distribution networks over the next three years.
The development agenda also focuses on expanding Bukhara’s
textile industry and strengthening its presence in international
markets through cooperation with global brands.
Officials have set a target of implementing at least $1 billion
worth of projects in the sector next year and doubling textile
exports.
Mirziyoyev is visiting the Bukhara region for a two-day working
trip, during which he will review efforts to preserve historical
heritage, develop tourism infrastructure, and advance industrial
and agricultural projects.
In addition, the visit includes ceremonies to launch new
projects and begin construction on others, as well as a meeting on
the region’s comprehensive development priorities.
