Masdar Future Energy, based in Abu Dhabi, announced the inauguration by His Excellency President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of the 500 MW Zravshan wind power plant in Uzbekistan, the largest facility of its kind in Central Asia.
The project confirms Uzbekistan’s commitment to expanding its capabilities in the field of clean energy and highlights cooperation between Uzbekistan and the United Arab Emirates in developing renewable energy.
Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said: “Uzbekistan has built on its heritage as a vital artery on the ancient Silk Road – the historic trade route linking East and West – to become a major hub for renewable energy sources in the region, moving at pace and scale.” . To develop historic clean energy projects and attract investment.
“The opening of Zarafshan, one of the largest operating wind farms in Central Asia, highlights the scope of the country’s vision and Masdar’s commitment to helping Uzbekistan achieve its clean energy goals through renewable energy projects that power – and achieve sustainable growth – its homes and businesses.” While we succeeded in reducing emissions.”
Uzbekistan aims to achieve 20 GW of clean energy capacity by 2030, in line with its broader strategy to strengthen its renewable energy infrastructure and reduce its carbon footprint.
Masdar plays a pivotal role in implementing important projects, including the largest solar and wind farms in the region and the first battery storage project.
The company pledged to invest $2 billion in clean energy projects in Uzbekistan, with the aim of reaching a total capacity exceeding 2 gigawatts.
Sultan Al Jaber, Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology of the UAE and Chairman of Masdar, said: The enduring relationship between the UAE and Uzbekistan is critical to the shared commitment to drive low-carbon social and economic progress and the growth of clean energy capabilities.
“Uzbekistan has become a leading investment destination and clean energy hub in the region as we work towards our shared goal of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, as outlined in the historic UAE Consensus.”
Masdar is developing a pipeline of 4 GW of renewable energy projects in its early stages, demonstrating its commitment to the clean energy future of the region.
At the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP29) held in Azerbaijan in November 2024, Masdar and the Uzbek Ministry of Energy signed an agreement to develop a 1 GW wind farm in the Mingbulak region.
The new project will provide 1,000 jobs during construction and 60 jobs during operation, providing clean energy to 300,000 homes.
The agreement represents the first phase of a broader strategy to establish three wind farms in Uzbekistan.
