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A green hydrogen center will be created in Uzbekistan with the support of the United States
As part of the project, previously at the Master's degree of TSTU together with The University of Delaware has introduced a green hydrogen curriculum.
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID), together with the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan and other partners, are working on the creation of a Green Hydrogen Hub in Uzbekistan.
A new initiative implemented within the framework of the USAID regional project "Energy of Central Asia" was presented in Tashkent on February 29, the press service of the US Embassy reported.
The event, which discussed the initial stage of the implementation of the Green Hydrogen Center concept, including priorities and further actions, was attended by Deputy Minister of Energy of Uzbekistan Umid Mamadaminov and Acting Director of the USAID mission in Uzbekistan is Edward Michalski.
Green hydrogen is defined as hydrogen energy generated using renewable energy sources. Hydrogen is becoming one of the leading options for storing and potentially transporting energy from renewable sources over long distances.
The center will function as a hub and will help to increase the knowledge of energy sector specialists in the field of new environmentally friendly energy technologies in order to shape the future energy landscape of the region and contribute to The strategy for the development of renewable and hydrogen energy in Uzbekistan.
As part of the strategy, the Uzbek authorities have set a goal to ensure a 25 percent share of renewable energy production (solar, wind and hydropower) by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2050.
A sustainable future depends on collective efforts to switch to cleaner and more efficient energy sources, Edward Michalski said at the ceremony. "USAID is committed to supporting the Central Asian countries in their quest to develop clean energy and other energy priorities, as this is not just a goal, but a necessity," he said.
Earlier, USAID established a partnership between the University of Delaware from the USA and Tashkent State Technical University for the implementation of a new curriculum on green hydrogen, which was introduced into the graduate program of the university.
The concept of the Green Hydrogen Center being developed will assess key aspects of successful implementation, including the potential of renewable energy sources, water availability, clean hydrogen production methods and export potential. Other components of determining the optimal places to work include site assessment, storage design, logistics planning, market analysis, regulatory assessments, and consideration of environmental impacts.
The USAID Regional project "Energy of Central Asia" with a total budget of 39 million US dollars is designed for a five-year period and aims to improve the performance of the energy sector, accelerate the development of clean energy, as well as increase energy security and sustainability by expanding regional ties and expanding cross-border electricity trade.
Through this project, USAID has already attracted $2.2 billion in clean energy investments and facilitated the installation of 2,241 MW of clean energy capacity throughout Central Asia.
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