Uzbekistan has broken historical summer records for electricity consumption and generation for the fifth consecutive day, according to the Ministry of Energy.
On July 17, daily power consumption hit a record-breaking 293.4 million kWh. This marks an increase of 20.8 million kWh, or 7.6%, over last summer’s peak. Generation within the unified power grid reached 296.1 million kWh, edging past the record set just the day before by 0.7 million kWh (0.24%).
When factoring in small-scale solar photovoltaic stations, total electricity production surpassed the 300 million kWh threshold for the first time, reaching 305 million kWh. This is 9.6 million kWh, or 3.2%, higher than the previous day.
These record-setting trends have been observed since July 13. Over this five-day span, daily consumption surged by 14.8 million kWh (from 278.6 million to 293.4 million kWh), while production climbed by 14.6 million kWh (from 281.5 million to 296.1 million kWh).
The Ministry of Energy stated that dispatch services are monitoring grid loads and the technical condition of power lines and transformers in real time.
"When necessary, swift operational measures are taken—including shifting grid loads—to prevent equipment from overloading and overheating. This helps avert technical faults and major blackouts, ensuring the stable operation of the power grid," the Ministry noted.
Due to the surging demand, emergency repair crews at energy enterprises have been placed on high alert and are working under an intensified operational regime.
On July 17, grid faults led to temporary blackouts for consumers across several areas, including the Mirzo-Ulugbek, Almazar, Shaykhantakhur, Yashnabad, Yunusabad, Yakkasaray, Chilonzor, Sergeli, and Mirabad districts of Tashkent, as well as the Zangiata and Tashkent districts of the surrounding Tashkent province.
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