Renewable energy interventions in the wheat landscape in Uzbekistan

Inefficient and outdated infrastructure pose many challenges to Uzbekistan's energy sector, especially in rural areas. This report provides an overview of solar, wind, and specific elements of bio- energy potential in the country and identifies specific renewable energy interventions that can enhance the wheat landscape's agricultural production.

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Energy, climate change and agriculture are closely interlinked, and the introduction of renewable energy interventions in the agriculture sector can catalyse poverty reduction and climate change mitigation. The agricultural is an important sector of the economy for Uzbekistan as it employ over 26 percent of the total working population. Uzbekistan has universal access to energy in addition to significant fossil fuel resources, which are supported by a well-extended energy distribution network. However, the energy sector faces several challenges due to inefficient and outdated infrastructure, resulting in high losses as well as power outages, especially in rural areas. Access to stable energy is essential to rural farmers, especially for irrigation, as the impact of climate change is expected to intensify in the near future