The Turkish ETKO CO ENERJI A.S. is to build a wind power plant in Baysun district of Surkhandarya region. According to the regional hokimiyat (administration), the total cost of this investment project is $500 million.
Works are underway currently to produce a feasibility study, and 600 MW plant is to be commissioned by 2020. The plant will supply with alternative electric power two regions – Baysunsky and Sherabadsky.
Earlier, the German Siemens announced its plans to build a wind power plant with capacity of 100 MW under public-private partnership terms. The plant is anticipated to be built in Zarafshan district of Navoi region. The project is estimated at $100 million.