Uzbekistan plans $150M waste-to-energy plant in Kashkadarya

Uzbekistan plans to expand renewable energy generation in the Kashkadarya region through new hydropower plants and a $150 million waste-to-energy facility. The plans were outlined in a statement by the press service of President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on October 21, as he visited the region to review industrial, agricultural and social development projects.

During the visit, Mirziyoyev is scheduled to inspect ongoing work in industry, agriculture, education and local communities, attend ceremonies marking project launches and the start of construction on new facilities, and chair a meeting on the region's comprehensive development. "The green economy will become a solid foundation for the region's development," the president stressed.

Three hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 24 megawatts have been commissioned on the Aksu River. In Karshi district, a $150 million waste-to-energy plant is scheduled to begin operations by the end of 2026 with the participation of China's Shanghai SUS. Nine additional small hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 58 MW are planned in the Kitab, Yakkabog and Shakhrisabz districts.