China’s JA Solar has signed a supply agreement with engineering and construction giant Larsen & Toubro (L&T) to deliver 1.2GW of photovoltaic modules for two large-scale solar projects in Uzbekistan’s Samarkand region.
The Samarkand 1 and 2 projects, developed by Saudi firm ACWA Power, support Uzbekistan’s goal of generating 25% of its electricity from renewables by 2030. JA Solar said the partnership highlights confidence in its high-efficiency technology designed to maximise output in diverse conditions.
Uzbekistan’s renewable expansion continues rapidly, with over 3GW already connected to the grid and 3.2GW more in development. The EBRD recently pledged US$142 mln to support a 1GW solar-plus-storage portfolio in the country, reinforcing its emergence as Central Asia’s leading green energy hub.
Kursiv Uzbekistan also reports that US President Donald Trump on Thursday emphasised critical minerals as a key priority during a White House summit with leaders from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan and Uzbekistan.
