Uzbekistan generated 86.7 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity in 2025, marking a solid 6% year-on-year increase from 81.5 billion kWh produced in 2024. The growth trajectory reflects a country increasingly focused on ramping up energy capacity to support industrial expansion, manufacturing output, and infrastructure development across the region.
Renewable energy transformation reshapes energy mix
Perhaps more striking than overall production growth is the dramatic acceleration in renewable energy. Solar and wind installations combined pumped out 10.5 billion kWh — more than doubling from the previous year, a 2.1-fold jump that signals a fundamental shift in how Uzbekistan generates power. Across all renewable sources, including hydroelectric plants, renewables accounted for 16.8 billion kWh of total output, up 29% year-over-year.
This transition brings tangible economic benefits. By shifting toward renewables, Uzbekistan conserved 3.2 billion cubic meters of natural gas in 2025 — a precious commodity in a region where energy independence and export revenues matter significantly. The renewable pivot also prevented 4.7 million tons of harmful emissions from entering the atmosphere, a meaningful step toward environmental goals that increasingly influence international investment decisions.
Electricity consumption outpaces production growth
While production climbed 6%, domestic electricity consumption surged 14% to reach 77.1 billion kWh. The gap reflects expanding industrial demand — factories upgrading operations, construction projects accelerating, and growing consumer expectations across the economy. This divergence hints at the underlying story: Uzbekistan is managing a delicate balance between building supply to meet surging internal demand while simultaneously exporting surplus capacity.
Export momentum accelerates
Electricity exports tell a compelling part of this narrative. Over the first 11 months of 2025, Uzbekistan exported electricity valued at $152.2 million — a 58.4% jump compared to the same period in 2024. This dramatic surge suggests growing regional appetite for Uzbek electricity and improving competitiveness in Central Asian energy markets, positioning the country as an increasingly important energy supplier to neighboring states.
The country’s electricity infrastructure now comprises 148 power plants with combined installed capacity of 25.8 thousand megawatts, including 17.55 thousand MW from thermal sources, 3.9 thousand MW from solar installations, 2.44 thousand MW from hydroelectric stations, and 1.65 thousand MW from wind farms.
Why this matters for international business
For international companies in manufacturing, construction, interior design, and related sectors, reliable electricity supply represents a critical foundation for operations and expansion. Uzbekistan’s commitment to scaling both overall production and renewable capacity addresses a fundamental infrastructure challenge in Central Asia. Growing electricity availability — coupled with the country’s push toward cleaner energy sources — creates an increasingly attractive environment for foreign investors in energy-intensive industries such as textile manufacturing, leather processing, wood furniture production, and construction materials. Lower energy costs from hydroelectric and solar sources can meaningfully improve manufacturing margins, while stable, growing supply reduces operational risks. This energy transition simultaneously strengthens Uzbekistan’s position as a stable regional economic hub and signals serious commitment to modern industrial development standards that align with international expectations.
