The construction of a solar power plant with a capacity of 400 MW in Tashkent region has been launched.

According to the Ministry of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan (MIIT), in accordance with the agreements reached, the Saudi company ACWA Power will design, finance, build and further operate the power plant for 25 years.

As part of the event, investment agreements were also signed between MIIT and ACWA Power for constructing solar power plants with a total capacity of 1000 MW in Samarkand region, 400 MW in Tashkent region and an autonomous electricity storage battery with a capacity of 1200 MW.

The Minister of Investments, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan Laziz Kudratov sincerely congratulated all present on launching a large-scale project that reflects the positive dynamics of development and strengthening of the multifaceted cooperation between Uzbekistan and Saudi Arabia.

UzA