Sungrow and CEEC Launch 150MW/300MWh Energy Storage Project in Uzbekistan

Sungrow, the PV inverter and energy storage system (ESS) provider, in partnership with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), announce the successful commissioning of a groundbreaking Lochin 150MW/300MWh energy storage project in Andijan Region, Uzbekistan.

Installed with Sungrow's cutting-edge liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0, this facility marks Uzbekistan's first energy storage project and stands as the largest of its kind in Central Asia. The project will play a pivotal role in driving the region's energy transition forward and setting a sustainable precedent.

Uzbekistan is planning a rapid increase in renewable actions. In early 2024, the Uzbek government raised its renewable energy target from 25 percent to 40 percent of the electricity mix by 2030. In addition, Uzbekistan heads to establish a more market-oriented electricity sector, with a new electricity legislation enacted last July. The introduction of energy storage projects provides greater supply security and helps mitigate the intermittency of renewable generation.

As a vital part of the national plan, the Lochin 300MWh BESS project will provide 2,190GWh of firm capacity and flexible power annually to support a more resilient local electricity grid. Sungrow supplied its PowerTitan BESS which is embedded with the grid-forming technology, delivering voltage regulation, frequency response, and oscillation damping services, ensuring a stable voltage and frequency in the weak Uzbekistan grid.

Central Asia has the potential to make an important contribution to the global energy transition. Sungrow has held a leading position in both PV and energy storage markets, and has supplied one of Kazakhstan's largest solar power plants. The company is prepared to power the region with a future-proof product portfolio and professional services, fully support the Central Asia's renewable ambition, and foster more community engagements.