Saudi Arabia to Develop Electricity Storage Systems in Uzbekistan

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Saudi company ACWA Power has signed an agreement with Uzbekistan to build electricity storage systems with a total capacity of 2,000 MWh. The deal was finalized during the COP-29 climate conference in Baku, Azerbaijan, The Caspian Post reports citing foreign media.

Under the agreement, ACWA Power will collaborate with Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to develop energy storage systems across the country. The implementation will be based on a comprehensive analysis of the national grid’s condition. The project will begin with feasibility studies to determine the most suitable regions for phased deployment.

The initiative is estimated to cost $1.1 billion and is expected to create over 1,000 jobs during its lifetime.

Uzbekistan has ambitious plans to expand its energy storage capacity to 4.2 GW by 2030. The first energy storage system in the country is slated for launch in early 2025 in the Fergana region.

Deputy Energy Minister Umid Mamadaminov recently noted that Uzbekistan needs to build 10 GW of backup capacity by 2030 to support the integration of renewable energy sources. He emphasized that the country’s minimum reserve should equal 50% of its solar and wind power capacity.