Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — During the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum (SPIEF 2025), Uzbekistan’s Deputy Prime Minister Jamshid Khojaev outlined the country’s key achievements and forward-looking plans in the field of sustainable energy. According to him, the total installed capacity of Uzbekistan’s energy system has increased by 55%, reaching 25 GW — including 3.5 GW from solar and wind sources.

Khojaev emphasized that by 2030, Uzbekistan aims to boost electricity generation from the current 84 billion to 135 billion kWh. The capacity of renewable energy sources is set to expand more than fivefold, exceeding 20 GW.

“We have regional projects, including plans to export green energy to Europe. We truly believe in this direction — if we didn’t, there would be no projects,” the Deputy Prime Minister stated.

He added that all current initiatives are being developed under public-private partnership (PPP) models, attracting direct foreign investment.

Responding to a moderator’s question about the role of traditional energy resources, Khojaev explained that oil will still be used in petrochemicals and other sectors where it remains essential. However, the transition to renewable energy remains a national priority.

“In Central Asia, sun, wind, and water are God-given,” he said, highlighting the region’s natural potential and Uzbekistan’s strong interest in expanding green energy partnerships.