Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s first energy storage system is scheduled to begin operations on 1 January 2025 in Ferghana region, according to UzA.

The energy storage system, with a capacity of 150 megawatts, began construction in the summer of this year. The complex includes a distribution device and 90 battery units, some of which were sourced locally, while others were imported from China and Russia.

The new storage facility will provide electricity for around 600,000 consumers. It will store excess energy during the day, releasing it back into the grid during peak hours in the morning and evening.

Testing of the energy storage complex is planned for December 2024, with its official launch slated for January 2025.

Previously, Uzbekistan announced plans to commission energy storage systems with a total capacity of 4.2 gigawatts by 2030. This year, 300 megawatts of storage capacity is expected to come online.