In Uch-Uchak Voltalia will develop a solar power plant

In Uch-Uchak, Uzbekistan, Voltalia announced that it had won a tender for a new solar power plant.

Share:

Gain full professional access to energynews.pro from 4.90$/month.
Designed for decision-makers, with no long-term commitment.

Over 30,000 articles published since 2021.
150 new market analyses every week to decode global energy trends.

Monthly Digital PRO PASS

Immediate Access
4.90$/month*

No commitment – cancel anytime, activation in 2 minutes.

*Special launch offer: 1st month at the indicated price, then 14.90 $/month, no long-term commitment.

Annual Digital PRO Pass

Full Annual Access
99$/year*

To access all of energynews.pro without any limits

*Introductory annual price for year one, automatically renewed at 149.00 $/year from the second year.

In Uch-Uchak, Uzbekistan, Voltalia announced that it had won a tender for a new solar power plant.

A solar project

In Uch-Uchak, in the western Uzbek province of Khorezm, Voltalia will develop a 123MW solar power plant. The nominated site is located near the Turkmen border about 150 km southeast of the provincial capital Urgentch. Moreover, the site is located about 900 kilometers west of the national capital Tashkent.

Voltalia was participating in a call for tenders. Indeed, the tender was supported by the World Bank. In addition, the initiative was part of IFC’s Solar Scaling program.

The Uch-Uchak solar power plant will use high-performance bifacial panels mounted on trackers. Commissioning would take place in 2024. The contract will include the design, construction, financing, ownership, operation and maintenance of the plant.

A recognized experience

In addition, the contract will also cover the design, financing and construction of the interconnection facilities. This investment will be financed by a loan. In addition, the Uch-Uchak plant will receive support from the region’s development finance institutions.

Sébastien Clerc, CEO of Voltalia, says:

“Following the signing of an innovative partnership agreement with the government of Uzbekistan in November, we are extremely pleased to have won this 123 megawatt solar tender today. Uzbekistan will be one of Voltalia’s key markets going forward and we are proud to help the country achieve its ambitious 2030 goals, significantly increasing the country’s renewable electricity generation and energy independence.”

Uzbekistan ‘s renewable energy deployment plan aims to develop 12GW of solar and wind capacity by 2030. Thus, this investment in Uch-Uchak will contribute to achieving the ambitious goals set by the Uzbek government.

Voltalia has a production capacity of more than 2.4GW in operation and under construction. In addition, the company has a portfolio of projects under development representing a total capacity of 13.6GW. In addition, the company has more than 1450 employees.

Statkraft France won a 15.5 MWc solar project in Mourmelon-le-Grand during the latest national tender round, bringing its total awarded capacity to nearly 70 MWc in less than a year.
Solar growth in Central Europe has doubled that of the European Union since 2019, reshaping the energy mix and boosting battery manufacturing in the region.
Canadian energy producer Cordelio Power has completed commissioning of its Winfield solar project, a 150 MW facility backed by a 15-year contract with Microsoft and a $313mn structured financing deal.
Platform Anza surpassed its 2024 volume in just eight months, responding to developers’ urgency to secure projects ahead of regulatory and fiscal changes expected in 2026.
US-based AGCO has signed a ten-year virtual power purchase agreement with BRUC, covering a 100 MW solar project in Spain, to secure part of its European energy consumption.
Canadian developer Innergex has won all six projects of the Grenier des Essences portfolio for a total of 85 MW, strengthening its position in France’s ground-mounted solar sector.
Canadian Solar unveils its new low-carbon solar modules integrating heterojunction cells and thinner wafers, achieving up to 24.4% efficiency and a peak power output of 660 Wp.
Elmya Energy and Atlantica Sustainable Infrastructure have created a joint venture targeting 4 GW of renewable energy projects in the United States, focused on the ERCOT and WECC markets.
Louth Callan has completed the Mousam River solar project in Sanford, marking a key milestone in the deployment of utility-scale energy infrastructure across the United States.
The state regulator has approved five new solar power purchase agreements to support growing demand under the CARES programme, targeting industrial and commercial clients.
With the commissioning of the El Carrizo plant, Ecoener surpasses 500 MW in installed capacity and becomes the most active Spanish investor in Guatemala’s energy sector.
Aspen Power has finalised the acquisition of two community solar projects totalling over 1 MWdc in New Jersey, developed by Ecogy Energy, with construction expected to begin shortly.
French developer Tenergie has started work on a ground-mounted solar plant at a former quarry, with expected annual output of 7.6 GWh from 2026.
Octopus Energy strengthens its presence in Spain with three new energy projects totalling 600 MW, powering 2.3 million households and accelerating the expansion of its European renewables portfolio.
VSB Italy has obtained authorisation to build a 6.2 MW agrivoltaic plant in Città della Pieve, combining solar power generation and agricultural cultivation on 10.6 hectares.
Ameren Missouri announces a 250 MW solar project to power 44,000 homes, reducing delays and costs through strategic development on company-owned land.
Verso Energy has inaugurated an experimental solar power plant in Outarville, testing the integration of photovoltaic panels across three hectares of large-scale crops with a 90% self-consumption rate.
Independent power producer R.Power is selling a 440MW ready-to-build photovoltaic portfolio in Poland, as political uncertainties drive a wave of divestments in the national renewable energy market.
Grenergy has finalised the sale of the fourth phase of its hybrid solar-storage project in Chile to CVC DIF, valued at up to $475mn, while retaining operation and maintenance for five years.
Q ENERGY secures financing for 252 MW of solar projects in Spain, marking its first independent power producer operation on the Iberian Peninsula.

Log in to read this article

You'll also have access to a selection of our best content.