How much energy does Uzbekistan use?

Uzbekistan had a total primary energy supply ( TPES) of 48.28 Mtoe in 2012. Electricity consumption was 47.80 TWh. The majority of primary energy came from fossil fuels, with natural gas, coal and oil the main sources. Hydroelectricity, the only significant renewable source in the country, accounted for about 2% of the primary energy supply.

How does Uzbekistan produce electricity?

Electricity production is a critical aspect of Uzbekistan's energy landscape. The country primarily relies on thermal power plants that convert heat from burning fuels or nuclear reactions into electricity, although this process can be inefficient, with up to fifty percent of the energy content lost.

How secure is Uzbekistan's energy supply?

Uzbekistan’s fuel/energy source security is becoming fragile, as the demand for the country’s natural gas resources, the main energy source for electricity, is growing fast in other sectors, too. The plans to diversify into solar and wind power generation, possibly also nuclear power, appear well-founded also from the security of supply angle.

Does Uzbekistan have a solar power plant?

In Uzbekistan, HPP generation is counted as electricity produced from renewable energy sources (RESs). Despite the country’s considerable solar energy potential, it has no industrial-scale solar power plants. Furthermore, as wind potential has not been studied sufficiently, there are also no industrial-scale wind farms.

Who oversees the energy sector in Uzbekistan?

In Uzbekistan, the governance of the energy sector is overseen by key governmental bodies, primarily the Ministry of Energy which was established in February 2019. This ministry is responsible for the implementation of state policies, regulations, and decrees across various energy subsectors including electricity, natural gas, and oil.

How can Uzbekistan improve its energy supply and use?

Uzbekistan has major potential to increase the efficiency and diversity of its domestic energy supply and use. Key to realising this potential is a gradual transition to competitive markets with significant private-sector participation and energy prices that reflect the full cost of supply.