The active construction phase has begun in the Kungrat district of Karakalpakstan, Uzbekistan, for a wind power plant with a capacity of 1.5 GW and its connection to the unified energy system of Uzbekistan. This project is valued at 2.6 billion US dollars and is being implemented in collaboration with the Saudi company ACWA.
The project aims to increase the volume of renewable energy generation. The development of wind energy in the region is supported by the vast desert territories and the high wind potential available in Karakalpakstan.
As part of the project implementation, it is planned to lay over 1400 kilometers of high-voltage transmission lines, construct three 500 kV substations, and modernize two existing substations.
Infrastructure Development and Employment
The General Director of the project, Bekzod Zaripov, noted that the construction of the 1.5 GW wind power plant is accompanied by the development of necessary grid infrastructure. The project is expected to create about 1000 new jobs intended for local residents.
Furthermore, under the localization program, approximately 750 million US dollars are planned to be allocated for the production of goods and the provision of services by local enterprises. The project is designed to strengthen the links between the energy and industrial sectors, investments and employment, as well as introduce new technologies and expand local production.
Overall, this project is expected to increase the electricity generation capacity in Karakalpakstan, support the development of regional infrastructure, attract investment, and create new jobs.
