How much electricity does Uzbekistan need?

According to projections, Uzbekistan will require 117 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity by 2030, increasing to 135 billion kilowatt-hours by 2035—1.7 times the current consumption. To meet these demands, the Ministry of Energy has developed a long-term strategy focused on infrastructure development and efficiency improvements.

How will Uzbekistan support supplementary power?

A crucial aspect of this plan is ensuring that regions facing energy deficits can receive supplementary power from other areas. The government plans to invest $4 billion in the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan over the next five years to facilitate these projects.

How will Uzbekistan improve electricity production?

The government plans to invest $4 billion in the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan over the next five years to facilitate these projects. Reducing electricity production costs is another major priority, with a particular emphasis on alternative energy sources.

Does household income affect energy consumption in Uzbekistan?

We examine the impact of household income on energy consumption in Uzbekistan. Our results show that electricity, natural gas, and fuels are equally essential. Low and high-income households spend a larger budget share on electricity and gas. Households' budget share spent on other fuels is independent of their income level.

Does education influence household energy expenditure shares in Uzbekistan?

Unlike Bangladesh, household education variables play no significant role in household energy expenditure shares in Uzbekistan (see Table 6 ). Next, the urban area dummy has a statistically significant and positive coefficient in models with electricity expenditure shares for heating and non-heating season as a dependent variable.

Does Uzbekistan need more natural gas?

This is in line with the literature that suggests an enormous potential for increasing the efficient use of natural gas in Uzbekistan. Likewise, it requires 7.74 years for non-heating season natural gas expenditure shares to reach the minimum turning point.