Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- A project for the construction of a small solar photovoltaic power plant (PVP) with a capacity of 40 kW has started in Yukori-Chirchik district of Tashkent region.

It is implemented by the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan, JSC National Electric Grids of Uzbekistan with grant support from the Korean Energy Agency (KEA).

A small solar power plant will be located on the territory of the Nurli Zamin settlement.

This pilot project is another step in the implementation by the Ministry of Energy of the decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan "On accelerated measures to improve the energy efficiency of economic and social sectors, the introduction of energy-saving technologies and the development of renewable energy sources" (from 22 August 2019 No. PP-4422).

The construction of small PVPs is a contribution to the large-scale introduction of energy-saving technologies and renewable energy sources in the country, with a special focus on the social sphere.