Uzbekistan has progressed construction on the 41 million dollar Sokh hydropower plant in the eastern Fergana region, part of a state-funded initiative to ease local electricity deficits. The 15-megawatt facility is projected to supply approximately 70 percent of power demand for residents and enterprises in the Sokh district once operational.
Crews on site are conducting earthworks and structural concrete reinforcement along the discharge canal, deploying 80 units of heavy machinery. According to project documentation, the station will generate 50 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
The project is part of a broader national program aimed at expanding domestic hydro generation capacity. Under government targets, Uzbekistan plans to commission 13 new hydropower facilities by the end of 2026, bringing a combined capacity of 114 megawatts and generating more than 537 million kilowatt-hours per year.
Hydropower currently accounts for 10 to 12 percent of Uzbekistan’s total power generation mix. By developing small and medium-sized hydro installations, authorities seek to stabilize the national grid, optimize river resource management, and reduce reliance on natural gas and coal for electricity generation.
