TASHKENT, Uzbekistan, February 26. Uzbekistan
is in the process of constructing a 500 kV open switchyard, a
significant move aimed at bolstering high-voltage power
transmission and improving the stability of its national energy
system, Trend reports
via the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan.
According to the ministry, amid ongoing economic growth and
rising industrial output, electricity consumption is expected to
increase by an additional 1 billion kWh this year.
In this context, key priorities involve guaranteeing a steady
energy supply for both households and the economy, upgrading grid
infrastructure, boosting investment levels, and ensuring that major
facilities are brought online as planned.
As part of these efforts, modern energy-efficient thermal power
plants are under construction. Their commissioning in the near term
will enable higher electricity output with lower fuel consumption,
significantly improving overall system efficiency. In addition, a
third combined-cycle gas turbine unit is currently being built at
the Navoi Thermal Power Plant under a phased modernization
program.
In the interim, projections indicate that electricity generation
is set to hit 90 billion kWh by 2026, marking a 40% uptick from the
levels recorded in 2020.
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