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Incidents

Two workers injured by a short circuit in a transformer at the Parkwood residential complex in Tashkent

On October 27, an interphase short circuit occurred during repair work at a transformer point of the Parkwood residential complex in the Mirabad district of Tashkent. Two employees of a private service company sustained burns of varying severity and are receiving medical care. The substation is on the consumer's balance sheet, not that of the city power grids; specialists are examining the incident, and a legal assessment has been promised.

Aziz Karimov
2 min read
Uzbekistan

In So'kh, a fallen concrete power line pole led to amputation of an elderly man's leg

In the So'kh district of Fergana region, on September 5, a concrete power transmission pole installed the day before fell near a resident's house. The victim, Mirzomamat Sokhibnazarov, was first taken to the district hospital, then to Fergana, where his right leg was amputated. According to Kun.uz, the pole was produced by the private company 'Solikhakhon Saidakhon' and installed by the JV 'Sokh trans dunyo jahon'. According to the victim's son, the responsible organizations have not contacted the family.

Sevara Azamova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to receive $200 million from the Asian Development Bank for power grid modernization

The Asian Development Bank will provide Uzbekistan with a $200 million loan to modernize the electricity distribution system. The agreement was signed on October 15 in Bangkok. Under the program, 60 substations will be reconstructed, digital management systems will be introduced, and conditions will be created for connecting at least 3.3 GW of renewable energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
2 min read
Economy

Uzbekistan to Attract Private Investment in Energy Saving at Pumping Stations and Expand Private Participation in Power Grids

Shavkat Mirziyoyev, during a dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors, announced plans to attract private capital into the modernization of social facilities and pumping stations on an energy-efficient basis. Tax benefits for 10 years will be clarified in the Tax Code, and the Samarkand experience of transferring grids to a private operator will be extended to the Jizzakh and Tashkent regions.

Nilufar Karimova
2 min read
Economy

ADB Allocates $200 Million to Uzbekistan for Power Grid Modernization

The Asian Development Bank has provided Uzbekistan with a $200 million loan to modernize the electricity distribution system. The agreement was signed on October 15. The program provides for the reconstruction of 60 substations, the introduction of digital control systems, and the creation of conditions for connecting at least 3.3 GW of renewable energy.

Dilnoza Rahimova
3 min read