BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 29. Green energy
development and climate resilience were at the core of the Asian
Development Bank’s portfolio in Uzbekistan in 2025, Mirzo Iskandar
Gulamov, Country Operations Head of ADB’s Uzbekistan Resident
Mission, told Trend.
"Renewable energy investments included a 200 MW wind power plant
with a Battery Energy Storage System, as well as two solar
photovoltaic plants totaling 1,000 MW with integrated storage,
mobilizing substantial private capital," he said.
According to Gulamov, these projects are fully aligned with
Uzbekistan’s decarbonization objectives and demonstrate ADB’s
commitment to scaling up climate finance in line with the Paris
Agreement.
"They are accelerating Uzbekistan’s green transition.
Collectively, these initiatives strengthen connectivity, modernize
essential services, and advance sustainable energy solutions," he
added.
Gulamov also noted that ADB continued to advance infrastructure
development through a number of transformative projects across key
sectors.
"In the transport sector, the Central Asia Regional Economic
Cooperation (CAREC) Road Corridor 2 Resilience and Modernization
Project will modernize strategic corridors to enhance regional
connectivity," he said.
He further highlighted progress in urban services, noting that
the Climate Smart Water Management Improvement Project introduces
smart metering and digital systems aimed at improving efficiency
and sustainability in water management.
Meanwhile, ADB is one of Uzbekistan’s largest development
partners, having committed over $5.41 billion in financing in the
last 5 years.
