Uzbekistan to Enhance Energy Production through Hydropower with World Bank Support
Uzbekistan, June 25 -- The World Bank has approved a $150 million concessional credit to support Uzbekistan in implementing a new project aimed at developing its potential in the small hydropower (SHP) sector and strengthening electricity supply across the country. The project will be implemented with private sector participation, involving local small hydropower developers (SHDs) and banks.Uzbekistan's electricity demand is projected to double by 2030, exceeding 120 billion kilowatt-hours. Despite growth in electricity production, around 10 percent of demand remains unmet, resulting in power outages, particularly in underserved regions and rural areas, due to transmission and distribution challenges.Small hydropower plants (SHPPs), with ca...
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