In the coming years, Uzbekistan intends to achieve generation of renewable energy sources (RES) to over 8 GW, Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov said at the second regional summit on the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in Almaty.
He recalled that the country intended to increase the share of renewable energy to 25% in the total electricity national generation by 2030.
Abdulla Aripov added that the Uzbek government had set the task of switching all state bodies and companies to renewable energy sources by the end of 2022, and norms are also being introduced for the mandatory introduction of alternative energy sources and energy-saving technologies in the construction of social, infrastructure and housing facilities within the framework of ongoing projects. state programs.
“At the same time, it is necessary to manage natural resources more effectively, take measures to further reduce greenhouse gas emissions ... The Green Transition should not create shocks for developing economies and vulnerable segments of the population,” the Prime Minister added.
According to Uzbekistan’s updated obligations to combat global warming, by 2030 the country intends to reduce specific greenhouse gas emissions per unit of GDP by 35% from the 2010 level.
