Uzbekistan plans to commission 6.7 GW of new power capacity by the end of 2026, comprising 2.8 GW solar, 2.5 GW thermal, 884 MW energy storage, 470 MW wind, and 68 MW hydro. Power generation is expected to increase by 3.8%, from 86.7 TWh in 2025 (+6% compared to 2024) to 90 TWh in 2026, largely meeting the expected increase in electricity consumption (+1 TWh in 2026).
According to preliminary estimates by Uzbek authorities, the country’s total generating capacity stood at 25.8 GW at the end of 2025 (up from 21.9 GW in 2024), with renewables accounting for 8 GW (31%).
Key initiatives include expanding cross-border power integration, notably the Surgandarya–Pul-i-Khumri high-voltage line to Afghanistan, and localising production of transformers, cables, wind components, and energy storage systems. Energy efficiency measures aim to save 4.4 TWh of electricity and 2.84 bcm of natural gas, with a 10% consumption reduction at large enterprises.