The Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Ibrahim Abdurahmanov, recently visited Tashkent State University of Economics to assess the progress of renewable alternative energy utilization and related initiatives on campus.
Rector of the Tashkent State University of Economics Kungiratboy Sharipov informed that in 2022, 287 solar panels capable of 150 kW/h were installed at the top roof of the institution’s buildings. Furthermore, he noted that last year, the university consumed 2.4 million kWh of electricity, in order to meet the university usage plans, solar panels will substitute the natural electricity in the upcoming year. To achieve this goal, the university aims to install 2,296 solar panels, each with an average electricity production capacity of 1,200 kWh, taking into account that solar panels producing 1 kWh generate approximately 2,000 kWh of electricity annually.
As part of this plan, an additional 1,722 solar panels with a combined capacity of 900 kW are slated for installation by July 2023. This action towards green energy is expected to result in an annual savings of 1.920 billion UZS, which would otherwise be spent on 2.4 million kWh of electricity.
Furthermore, the university intends to equip its student residences with solar water heating devices and extend the installation of solar panels to its Tashkent Technical College of Economics and Industry branch in Sergeli district, Tortkol branch in Karakalpakstan, and higher and professional educational institutions across other regions.
Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Ibrohim Abdurahmanov, emphasized the importance of maintaining the installed and planned solar panels and instructed the university to conduct an energy audit of its buildings for efficient electricity use. He also advised the institution to learn from the experiences of other solar panel users in the country, addressing any observed issues, and considering the performance efficiency of solar panels under extremely hot and cold conditions.
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