The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) will provide a $66.4 million in a loan to the National Electric Networks of Uzbekistan for a power transmission line (PTL) project, the EBRD’s press service said.
The 230 km-long PTL will connect the of Sarimay village in Khorezm province and Muruntau in the Navoi province. The project is expected to reduce the number of power outages.
In addition, the project will help integrate renewable energy sources in line with Uzbekistan's plans to reduce its carbon footprint.
