BIOGRAPHY

Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov serves as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Born in Namangan in 1979, he holds degrees from the University of Alabama and the Tashkent Institute of Chemical Technology. His career spans senior roles at Uzbekneftegaz, Uzkimyosanoat, the Cabinet of Ministers, and the Ministry of Economy.

10.5 billion kWh from solar and wind in 2025. What drove this transformation?

Uzbekistan's power sector has undergone a structural shift, not an incremental improvement. Moving from near-total gas dependence to a diversified energy mix required sustained reform, a clear legislative framework, and a government prepared to honour its commitments to international partners year after year. Total installed renewable capacity has reached 5.6 gigawatts: 3.9 gigawatts of solar, 1.7 gigawatts of wind, and 1.4 gigawatts of battery energy storage already connected to the grid.

Beyond what is operational, 41 signed agreements cover solar and wind plants totalling more than 15 gigawatts, and 26 battery storage agreements add a further 3.7 gigawatts, all scheduled for delivery by 2030. The national target is 54 percent renewables in the energy mix, reached through 11.5 gigawatts of wind and 9.4 gigawatts of solar capacity. These are contracted positions backed by legislation and presidential commitment, and that distinction matters to serious investors looking for a market they can rely on over a 25-year project horizon.

More: https://invest.miit.uz/document/services/portal/The Investor Interviews docs/JURABEK MIRZAMAKHMUDOV/5c6c3351d5bd430981ca647e47aae8c5Minister of Energy.pdf