Masdar to develop solar & battery storage projects in Uzbekistan

  • Date: 19-May-2023
  • Source: GCC Business News
  • Sector:Oil & Gas
  • Country:UAE
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Masdar to develop solar & battery storage projects in Uzbekistan

Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company (Masdar) has signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy (MoE) and the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade (MIIT) to develop over 2 gigawatts (GW) of solar and wind projects and 500 megawatt-hours (MWh) of battery energy storage at multiple sites across the Central Asian country.

The development represents deepening relations between the UAE’s clean energy powerhouse and Uzbekistan, which aims to achieve 25 percent of its energy mix from renewables by 2030.

The Central Asian nation, abundant in wind and sunshine, is a key strategic destination for Masdar. Uzbekistan plans to achieve 7 GW of solar and 5 GW of wind capacity by the end of the decade.

Dr. Sultan bin Ahmed Al Jaber

UAE Minister – Industry & Advanced Technology

Chairman – Masdar “The UAE is fully committed to supporting countries to decarbonize. Uzbekistan is a key strategic partner, and we continue to work together to deliver renewable energy projects that power homes and businesses, while crucially cutting emissions. The world needs to triple global renewable energy capacity by 2030 to reach the goals set out in the Paris Agreement. As we prepare to host COP28 in the UAE, we believe ambitious partnerships with