Electricity generation in Uzbekistan decreased by 4.6% due to reduced demand
Read more
UzDaily
uzdaily.uz

Electricity generation in Uzbekistan decreased by 4.6% due to reduced demand

According to the Ministry of Energy, on November 7, 2026, 248 million kWh of electricity was produced in Uzbekistan. This figure was 11.9 million kWh, or 4.6%, lower than the same day last year.

The main reason for this decline was the decrease in electricity consumption, which occurred against the backdrop of warmer weather. Thermal power plants accounted for the largest share of generation sources, producing 190.5 million kWh. This is 11.1% less than the 214.4 million kWh produced on November 7, 2025.

At the same time, hydropower showed an increase of 20.4%, reaching 17.7 million kWh compared to 14.7 million kWh the previous year. Solar power plants generated 16.9 million kWh, which is 9% more than 15.5 million kWh during the same period last year.

Wind energy showed the most significant relative increase: its output grew by 62.5%, amounting to 19.5 million kWh compared to 12 million kWh the previous year. Block stations produced 3.1 million kWh, which is 3.1% less than 3.2 million kWh a year ago. Output from small solar panels reached 0.3 million kWh, up from 0.2 million kWh in 2025, an increase of 50%.

The Ministry of Energy explained that the overall decrease in generation is directly related to the reduction in electricity consumption. In 2025, lower temperatures stimulated the demand for electricity for building heating. However, the warmer weather this year contributed to lower consumption. According to the ministry, on November 7, 2026, electricity consumption was 9.8% lower than on the corresponding day the previous year.

Similar stories

Electricity generation in Uzbekistan increased by 7.3% in 2026
Read more
uzdaily.uz

Electricity generation in Uzbekistan increased by 7.3% in 2026

According to data from the National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan, between January and September 2026, Uzbekistan produced 67,159.5 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity. This figure demonstrates a 7.3% increase compared to the same period last year.

Meanwhile, electricity generation by large enterprises decreased by 1.5%, amounting to 44,402.6 million kWh, whereas 45,100.5 million kWh was produced in the corresponding period of 2025.

In contrast, small businesses whose main activity is related to electricity production increased their capacity by 30.3%. The output of such enterprises rose from 17,464.7 million kWh to 22,756.9 million kWh.

In the thermal energy sector, large enterprises recorded a production drop of 19.3%, reducing it from 14,423.8 thousand gigacalories (Gcal) to 11,639.9 thousand Gcal.

Furthermore, the total volume of industrial production in Uzbekistan for the first nine months of 2026 reached 1,085.7 trillion soum, reflecting an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year.

Natural gas production in Uzbekistan decreased by 16.4% in 2026
Read more
uzdaily.uz

Natural gas production in Uzbekistan decreased by 16.4% in 2026

According to data from the National Statistical Committee of Uzbekistan, the volume of natural gas production in Uzbekistan for the period from January to September 2026 amounted to 27 billion cubic meters. This figure shows a decrease of 16.4% compared to the same period in 2025, when the volume was 32.3 billion cubic meters.

Additionally, a drop in gas condensate production was noted at 14.1%, decreasing from 849,200 tons to 729,200 tons. Oil production also decreased by 1.6%, reaching 482,200 tons compared to 490,100 tons the previous year.

At the same time, the production of automotive gasoline grew by 2.6%, increasing from 890,100 tons to 913,200 tons. Diesel fuel production rose more significantly—by 11.8%, rising from 876,100 tons to 979,000 tons.

Coal production decreased by 6.9%, amounting to 5.4 million tons compared to 5.8 million tons in the previous period. Uzbekistan's total industrial output for the first nine months of 2026 reached 1.0857 trillion UZS, which represents an increase of 8.1% compared to the same period last year.

Popular