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Fishermen and residents of the Mannar Peninsula are demanding the dismantling or suspension of wind turbine construction, claiming these structures have led to reduced fish catches and flooding. The government has frozen new projects in the area but will continue with already approved ones, maintaining its goal of achieving 70% renewable energy share by 2030.
Otabek YusupovSri Lanka's energy minister Anura Karunatilaka told AFP that the country will accelerate its transition to renewable sources after the fuel price spike caused by the blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The target is 70% of electricity from renewables by 2030, but protests against wind farms, overloaded grids and an imbalance in solar generation stand in the way.
Otabek YusupovFrom November 9 to 20, 2026, Antalya will host the 31st UN Climate Change Conference (COP31). Turkey will assume the COP31 presidency and lead the Action Agenda, while Australia will serve as the negotiations president. Priorities include electrification, a clean energy transition, green industrialization, the circular economy, climate-resilient cities, and climate finance. Turkey aims to raise installed renewable energy capacity to 120 GW by 2035.
Javlon TursunovThe National Energy System Operator (NESO) published its winter outlook, assuring that the UK's power system is prepared for the cold and resilient to possible challenges. However, the report came after an independent investigation by Eversheds Sutherland revealed a 'high level of stress and concern' among engineers due to the difficulties of balancing renewable and gas generation, as well as a 'significant disconnect' between dispatchers and management. A whistleblower's complaints about the concealment of records were not substantiated.
Sevara AzamovaFrom January to September 2026, Uzbekistan produced 69.6 billion kWh of electricity — 8.4% more than a year earlier. Large solar and wind plants generated 10.5 billion kWh, hydropower plants 6.6 billion kWh, both figures exceeding the totals for all of 2025. Exports grew by 21.4%, imports fell by 27.2%.
Sevara AzamovaKazakhstan intends to attract about $20 billion (€17.4–18 billion) through the just energy transition platform QaJET with EBRD support. The official launch is scheduled for COP31 in Antalya in November. The funds will go toward 10 GW of new renewable capacity by 2035, grid modernization, and support for coal-dependent regions.
Sevara AzamovaFrom October 14 to 16, Asian Development Bank Days were held in Karakalpakstan with a media tour for journalists. The remaining ADB loans to the region exceed $760 million — 20% of the bank's portfolio in Uzbekistan. The funds go to water supply, roads and wind energy, including the 200 MW Nukus-2 project.
Javlon TursunovEuronews describes the approaches of two countries to urban climate resilience: in Turkey — large-scale recovery after the 2023 earthquakes and the YEK-G renewable energy certification system on blockchain; in Uzbekistan — building New Tashkent from scratch with water savings and a trigeneration plant, as well as greening the existing capital, where more than 1.35 million trees were planted from 2022 to 2026.
Sevara AzamovaAccording to the Ministry of Energy, in January–September 2026 Uzbekistan produced 69.6 billion kWh of electricity — 8.4% more than a year earlier. Solar and wind plants generated 10.5 billion kWh, hydroelectric plants 6.6 billion kWh. Exports grew by 21.4%, imports fell by 27.2%. By the end of the year, 94.6 billion kWh is planned to be produced.
Sevara AzamovaOn October 16, Shavkat Mirziyoyev met with participants of the Council of Investors in the fuel and energy sector. Sinoma Energy Conservation announced the completion of its first solar power plant project with a battery storage system in the Navoi region, while China Energy International and CAMCE noted plans to expand cooperation.
Nilufar KarimovaSix energy agreements worth $4.7 billion were signed in Tashkent with the participation of ACWA Power, EDF, Toyota Tsusho and other companies — 3,000 MW of generation and 400 MW of storage. President Shavkat Mirziyoyev announced plans for a second and third nuclear power plant after construction began on the first one with Rosatom in the Jizzakh region. By 2030, the country intends to add 22 GW of capacity and raise the share of renewables to 54%.
Dilnoza RahimovaPresident of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev held an open dialogue with fuel and energy sector investors. Since 2016, $35 billion has been attracted to the sector, and the share of renewable energy has reached 31%. Six agreements worth $4.7 billion were signed for the creation of 3 GW of generation and 400 MW of storage. By 2030, plans call for creating 22,000 MW of new capacity.
Nilufar KarimovaThe 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
