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President Shavkat Mirziyoyev of Uzbekistan discussed major energy projects and improving energy efficiency at a recent meeting. The country's generating capacity is now 25,800 MW, with 31% from renewables.

Electricity production is set to increase by 40% by 2026, reaching 90 billion kWh. The investment portfolio includes 133 projects valued at $51.4 billion, focusing on uninterrupted supply and modernization. Key tasks involve accelerating project approvals and enhancing local manufacturing, with a goal to exceed $1 billion in local content by 2026.