Uzbekistan is set to receive a power boost, thanks to Turkish and Chinese companies winning tenders to construct high-voltage power transmission networks in the Tashkent city and Sirdarya region. The projects are part of a plan to increase the reliability of power supply and reduce the load on the main power grids, ensuring a consistent and efficient energy supply for the residents of the two regions.
Turkish firm Şa-ra Enerji İnşaat Ticaret ve Sanayi will build 220kV power transmission lines, while Chinese firm Xian Electric Engineering will construct a 500kV power transmission line. The World Bank is funding the project, which is set to begin in 2022 and end in 2024.
But that's not all – Uzbekistan is also looking to solar energy to meet its power needs, with the Uzbek Ministry of Energy receiving proposals from four prequalified bidders, including prominent Turkish companies, for the construction and operation of three solar PV plants with a total capacity of 500MW. These plants are planned to be built in Bukhara, Namangan, and Khorezm regions, and the selected companies will be responsible for designing, financing, operating, maintaining, and transferring or dismantling the PV plants.
These developments showcase the rapid growth of power transmission and distribution equipment production in Türkiye, exhibiting significant advancements in technologies like power lines, transmission towers, large-scale substations, and high-voltage switchgear. As countries worldwide aim to reduce carbon emissions and rely on renewable energy, the power transmission and distribution sector will continue to play a crucial role in ensuring that energy is distributed efficiently and reliably.
So, get ready, Uzbekistan – a brighter, cleaner, and more reliable energy future is on the horizon!