Masdar, EUDC Explore 1 GW 24/7 Renewable Energy Project in Uzbekistan

Abu Dhabi-based clean energy company Masdar has partnered with Emirates Utilities Development Company (EUDC) and Uzbekistan’s Ministry of Energy to explore the development of a large-scale, 24/7 renewable energy project in Uzbekistan.

The proposed project is designed to deliver up to 1 GW of continuous baseload power and is aimed at supporting Uzbekistan’s clean energy transition through international collaboration. EUDC is the development arm of Etihad Water and Electricity, while Uzbekistan’s state-owned JSC Uzenergosotish is expected to act as the offtaker for the project’s output.

The agreement was signed during Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2026 in the presence of UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure Suhail Al Mazrouei. Masdar said the initiative builds on its growing renewable energy footprint in Uzbekistan, where it has already developed projects totalling 2 GW, with investments exceeding USD 2 billion.

Masdar chief executive Mohamed Al Ramahi said round-the-clock renewable projects help address intermittency challenges by combining renewable generation with battery storage solutions. He added that such projects demonstrate the ability of clean energy to provide reliable power while supporting economic growth and energy security.

Masdar invested USD 15 billion in renewable energy projects globally last year and is more than halfway toward its target of 100 GW of renewable capacity by 2030. The company currently operates across more than 40 countries with a combined renewable energy portfolio of 51 GW.

In parallel, Masdar is also evaluating a similar 24/7 renewable energy project in Kazakhstan with a planned capacity of up to 500 MW. The company said these projects could serve as replicable models to meet rising global demand for reliable and clean power.