The first 400MW phase of China Energy Engineering Group’s (CEEC) 1GW solar project has been connected to the grid in Uzbekistan.
The project uses Arctech’s trackers tailored to withstand Uzbekistan’s frequent sandstorms and dry climate.
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Once fully operational, the 1GW project is expected to generate 2.4bn kWh annually while creating 1,600 local jobs.
A grid connection ceremony attended by President Shavkat Mirziyoyev was held to mark the occasion.
The project forms part of the collaboration between China and Central Asia in building green infrastructure along the Belt and Road initiative.