Central Asia's first wind farm with large-scale batteries nears completion in Uzbekistan
Twenty-five of the 26 turbines are already supplying the national grid, while the storage system undergoes safety checks. The €232m investment includes international financing and a 25-year electricity purchase agreement, as large-scale storage installations in Europe more than doubled in 2025.
A €232 million wind power project in Uzbekistan is nearing completion, featuring large battery storage systems in its design. Located in Karakalpakstan, the Nukus 2 facility has 25 of its 26 wind turbines already generating electricity while its battery storage is being tested. The project, developed by Saudi company ACWA, aims to meet the needs of over 300,000 people once fully operational.
The battery storage system can hold 100 megawatt-hours of electricity and provide short-term support during periods of low wind generation or high demand. The project also includes a new 44-kilometre transmission line and upgrades to the existing electrical infrastructure. With 108 gigawatts of battery storage capacity installed globally in 2025, Uzbekistan's project is part of a larger trend in balancing renewable energy sources.
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