Project Detail |
To increase the renewable energy generation capacity through the construction of a 200MW wind power plant and 100MWhr Battery Energy Storage System in the Republic of Uzbekistan. DESCRIPTION The project involves the development, construction, and operation of a wind power plant of 200MW capacity, a 100MWhr Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), expansion of a 220kV switching station and 2x42 km double circuit 220kV Overhead Transmission Line (OHTL) connecting to an existing grid substation. The proposed project site is in the Karatau mountain region in Beruniy and Qoraozak Districts in Karakalpakstan, Northwestern Uzbekistan. A 25-year PPPA has been awarded to ACWA through a competitive tender and signed on March 28, 2024, with the National Electric Grid of Uzbekistan (NEGU) as the Public Partner (off taker). A project SPV – Private Partner (ACWA Power Beruniy Wind FE LLC) has been established and will serve as the borrower for the respective plant. |