Uzbekistan Proves The Folly Of US Fossil Fuel Madness - CleanTechnica

The article highlights Uzbekistan's ambitious shift toward renewable energy, contrasting it with the United States' continued promotion of fossil fuels abroad. On December 5, 2025, Uzbek President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inaugurated construction on a major energy infrastructure initiative involving $11 billion in investments. This includes 16 solar, wind, thermal, and hydro power plants with a combined capacity of 3.5 GW, expected to add one billion kWh annually to the national grid. By 2026, Uzbekistan aims to produce 23 billion kWh of green energy—enough to meet its entire electricity demand—while significantly reducing methane consumption by nearly 7 billion cubic meters and cutting 11 million tons of emissions. The plan also features 10 energy storage systems totaling 1,245 MW and extensive upgrades to substations and high-voltage networks to ensure grid stability. Notably absent from the project’s partnerships is the United States; instead, China is playing a central role, investing over $