Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) -- President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting on 27 February on measures to expand the use of renewable energy sources.

In recent years, energy problems have become relevant around the world. Therefore, countries are looking for and applying alternative ways to meet their energy needs. Today, the share of "green" sources in world energy has reached almost 30 percent, and in some European countries it has exceeded 80-90 percent.

Uzbekistan is also actively working in this direction. Over the past three years, direct investments in the amount of US$8 billion have been attracted to the energy sector. In particular, solar power plants have been launched in Navoi and Samarkand regions. This year, 18 more such stations are being built, resulting in a 50 percent increase in electricity generation for household needs.

In general, energy issues are under the constant attention and control of the head of our state. A lot of new projects are initiated, specific tasks are determined during trips to the regions.

By a decree of the head of from 16 February, a large-scale program was adopted to accelerate the introduction of renewable energy sources in our country. In particular, the company "Yashil Energia" was organized, it received initial funding in the amount of US$10 million.

According to the program, this year it is planned to install solar panels with a total capacity of 1,700 MW at enterprises, social facilities and households.

At the meeting, responsible persons reported on the organizational and financial aspects of work in this direction.

In particular, it was indicated that solar panels with a capacity of 220 MW will be installed at social facilities and government departments, at enterprises - 1300 MW, at newly built apartment buildings - 15 MW. Relevant work has been actively launched in Andijan, Kashkadarya, Surkhandarya, Fergana, Navoi and Samarkand.

The head of our state gave instructions on the proper organization of this work in the field.