Can a concentrated solar power system work in Turkmenistan?

Under high solar radiation conditions, like Turkmenistan, the concentrated solar power may be able to generate electricity at costs below 5-6 cents per kWh. Our technical experts are considering a design to operate primarily at night, with more than 9 to 10 hours of storage.

Could Turkmenistan become a leader in solar energy in Central Asia?

Turkmenistan could become a leader in solar energy in Central Asia with an innovative new program underway. Photo: Anders Jacobsen

Does Turkmenistan have electricity?

Most of the country is covered by the Karakum Desert. From 1993 to 2019, citizens received government-provided electricity, water and natural gas free of charge. [ 26 ] Turkmenistan is an observer state in the Organisation of Turkic States, the Türksoy community and a member of the United Nations.

Could Turkmenistan be a power source for Central Asia?

Turkmenistan has vast land mass and technically could be the power source for the entire central Asian region but this time with power from solar not just from gas. Concentrated solar power is an approach to generating electricity in which mirrors are used to reflect, concentrate, and focus sunlight onto a specific point.

Why is Uzbekistan a good place to invest in solar energy?

Today Uzbekistan holds the record in solar price auctions in the region and climate change actions are big agenda items. Countries understand the nature of fossil fuels—82% of today’s coal, 49% of gas, and 33% oil must remain underground if we want to meet the 2°C target.