Masdar, EDP, Engie, Ib Vogt, JinkoSolar, Lightsource BP and Scatec Solar among dozens of firms submitting EOI for Sherabad project, the first of ADB-backed 1GW series.
Project destined to provide power to National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan is first in a 1GW solar programme being developed by the government and the Asian Development Bank.
UAE firm unveils construction timeline as it signs PPA for 100MW solar project in Navoiy region, which it was contracted to develop after tabling bid of US$0.027/kWh earlier this year.
Project in Sirdarya follows Helios’ deal for 40MW extension to 300MW-plus Namagan complex and adds to PV growth in Central Asian state, lately known for ultra-cheap solar ventures.
The World Bank's International Finance Corporation (IFC) will act as the transaction advisor for the forthcoming tenders, which will be for 400MW and 500MW respectively.
Win by UAE firm marks one of lowest tariffs seen to date in emerging solar, says World Bank's IFC as it backs maiden Scaling Solar tender in Central Asian state.
