Voltalia has started the construction of the 126-megawatt Sarimay Solar power plant in Uzbekistan. Additionally, Voltalia has inked two fresh storage partnership deals: an expansion of the Sarimay complex featuring 50 megawatt / 100 megawatt-hour batteries, and the establishment of a novel 500 megawatt / 1000 megawatt-hour battery complex.
The construction of the power plant has commenced, with commissioning slated for the second half of 2025. With a capacity of 126 megawatts, this solar power facility is anticipated to prevent the emission of 116,000 tonnes of CO2 annually. Secured through a power sales contract of at least 25 years, the project was awarded in 2022 via a tender managed by IFC, a subsidiary of the World Bank. Voltalia has engaged EBRD (European Bank for Reconstruction and Development) and JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency) to finance…
