According to data from the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan, between 2023 and 2026, small-scale solar equipment with a total capacity of 2508 MW was installed in the country. This installation has enabled the production of 4.715 billion kWh of electricity, equivalent to saving 1.271 billion cubic meters of natural gas and preventing greenhouse gas emissions amounting to 2.711 million tons.
The expansion of renewable energy generation is supported by special regulatory mechanisms that ensure financial returns for electricity producers. Presidential Decree No. UP-220 dated September 9, 2022, established support measures for small RES facilities in residential buildings, commercial structures, and social institutions. Furthermore, Cabinet of Ministers Resolution No. 247 dated June 14, 2023, allowed private individuals and enterprises to sell surplus electricity generated from solar, wind, and biogas installations up to 1 MW back into the national power grid.
Under the 'Solnechny Dom' (Solar Home) program, citizens receive 1000 UZS for every kWh of surplus electricity sent to the grid. From 2023 to 2025, the total amount paid to individuals and legal entities for electricity fed into the grid amounted to 462.1 billion UZS: households received 222.9 billion UZS, and commercial organizations received 239.3 billion UZS.
Payments significantly accelerated in the first seven months of 2026. From January to July 2026, payments reached 632.7 billion UZS, of which 436.7 billion UZS went to households and 196 billion UZS to commercial entities. Of the funds allocated to businesses, 48 billion UZS was used to repay existing electricity payment arrears. The volume of payments for this seven-month period accounted for 137 percent of the total amount paid during the entire 2023–2025 period.
By the end of 2026, total annual payments are projected to reach 725.6 billion UZS, including 506.2 billion UZS for the population and 219.3 billion UZS for businesses. Cumulative payments to households and enterprises for the period from 2023 to 2026 are expected to be 1.1877 trillion UZS.
Regional Statistics
According to data for January–July 2026, Bukhara Region demonstrated the highest household payments under the 'Solnechny Dom' program—81 billion UZS. It is followed by Khorezm Region with 79.7 billion UZS, Karakalpakstan with 51.6 billion UZS, Kashkadarya Region with 49.1 billion UZS, and Navoi Region with 34 billion UZS.
Agricultural and State Institutions
Solar panels were installed in social institutions and state organizations with a capacity of 478.8 MW, as well as 2821.8 thousand liters of solar water heaters. In the residential sector, 664.5 MW of solar panels and 2122 thousand liters of solar water heaters have been installed. Commercial enterprises implemented 1330.9 MW of solar panels, while 36.4 MW was installed on apartment buildings.
Capacity expansion continued in 2026: more than 509.78 MW of new solar panels were commissioned from the beginning of the year until August 13, 2026. The planned total capacity increase for 2026 is 700 MW, exceeding the annual target by 300 MW and corresponding to 175 percent of the initial plan. If current dynamics are maintained, Uzbekistan's total small-scale solar capacity will reach 2700 MW by the end of 2026.
Electricity generation targets for 2026 stipulate that small-scale solar installations should generate 2.143 billion kWh. Between January and June 2026, 1.4031 billion kWh was produced, covering 65.5 percent of the annual plan; the remaining 739.9 million kWh is scheduled for the second half of the year. The Ministry of Energy forecasts that the total solar energy generation from 2023 to 2026 may amount to 5.0379 billion kWh.
Social Support through RES
The deployment of renewable energy sources is also used as a mechanism for social support. As part of corporate social responsibility initiatives related to investment projects, solar panels are installed free of charge in social institutions, low-income housing, and mahallas. Completed installations covered 1411 households (3331.86 kW), 120 social institutions (3157.5 kW), and 21 mahallas (4200 kW).
Further social projects for installing solar systems are planned in several regions. In Karakalpakstan, 1500 kW is planned for 101 social institutions, 1872.12 kW for 837 households, and 5200 kW for 26 mahallas. In Bukhara Region, work will cover 1178.95 kW in 198 social institutions and 1000 kW in five mahallas. In Syrdarya Region, 1026.21 kW is planned for 149 social institutions and 447.3 kW for 205 households. Tashkent Region will receive 81.54 kW for five social institutions and 99.44 kW for 44 households. Navoi Region provides for 500 kW for 39 social institutions, 265.02 kW for 120 households, and 1200 kW for six mahallas. Samarkand Region will see 1000 kW for 75 social institutions, 310.2 kW for 141 households, and 1600 kW for eight mahallas.
The regulatory framework of the sector continues to develop thanks to Law No. ZRU-939 'On Electricity' dated August 7, 2024, Cabinet of Ministers Resolutions No. 13 dated January 8, 2024, and No. 528 dated August 24, 2024, as well as Presidential Decree No. UP-152 dated August 29, 2025. The Ministry of Energy noted that these regulatory measures are aimed at stimulating the development of the electricity market, expanding private investment and competition, increasing sector efficiency, and protecting consumer rights.