Chinese Firms to Construct 500 MW Solar Power Plant in Uzbekistan

Chinese companies are set to build a 500-megawatt photovoltaic solar power plant in Forish district in Uzbekistan’s Jizzakh region, according to a presidential decree signed recently.

The document aims to ensure stable energy supply for the population and economic sectors, reduce the use of natural gas in electricity generation, and expand the use of renewable energy sources, The Caspian Post reports, citing Uzbek media.

To implement the project, Chinese companies China Electrical Equipment International Co. LTD and China Huadian Overseas Co. LTD have jointly established Huadian Jizzakh Solar Power LLC (the project company).

The investors and project company are expected to design, finance, construct, and operate the 500 MW solar power plant in Jizzakh region with direct investments totaling 2.08 billion Chinese yuan. Under the agreement, “Uzenergosotish” JSC will purchase the generated electricity under a guaranteed arrangement for 25 years.

For the project implementation, a total of 991.1 hectares of pasture land in Forish district will be allocated. These agricultural lands will be reclassified into lands designated for industrial, transport, communication, defense, and other purposes.

In April 2025, during the first Samarkand International Climate Forum, the Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade signed several agreements aimed at promoting the development of a green economy in Uzbekistan. Among them was an investment agreement with China’s Liquip International to build a 500 MW solar power plant in Forish district of Jizzakh.

In a February 2024 meeting, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev expressed dissatisfaction with the energy minister and regional governors over the slow progress in renewable energy initiatives. He instructed them to launch 14 solar and wind power plants within two to three months, along with starting projects for two pumped-storage stations. The president emphasized that “green energy has become not only one of the drivers of our economy but also a truly nationwide movement.”

Uzbekistan has been implementing numerous projects each year to meet the growing energy demands of its population. As a result, electricity generation has increased by 30% over the past five years, reaching 81.5 billion kilowatt-hours. In 2025, the country plans to build 1,185 micro hydropower plants with a total capacity of 65 MW.