The energy sector in Uzbekistan has been undergoing digitalization processes to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance the reliability and security of energy supply. This article explores the digitalization efforts in Uzbekistans energy sector, with a focus on smart grid technologies and the adoption of advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) for gas and electricity. Uzbekistan has been deploying smart grid technologies to modernize its energy infrastructure, integrate renewable energy sources, and optimize energy generation, transmission, and distribution processes. The adoption of AMI has improved billing accuracy and reduced operating costs. Uzbekistan is investing in renewable energy sources, with a goal to increase its renewable energy capacity to 25% of total electricity generation by 2030. The country is developing a digital energy platform that will use advanced data analytics and machine learning algorithms to optimize energy use and improve the efficiency and reliability of the energy system.
KEYWORDS: Digitalization, Smart Grid, Advanced Metering Infrastructure, Renewable Energy, Energy Efficiency, Energy Security, and Uzbekistan.
This article examines the priorities of financial support for state investment activities and investment policy in Uzbekistan. The governments focus on infrastructure development has been particularly effective in improving the countrys economic performance, with significant investments in transportation, energy, and urban infrastructure. The agricultural sector also plays a vital role in the countrys economy, accounting for approximately 27% of the countrys GDP in 2020. The government has implemented policies to support the sector, including the introduction of modern agricultural technologies and the establishment of agro-industrial parks. The countrys education system has also improved significantly, resulting in a higher literacy rate. Tourism is a growing industry in Uzbekistan, with the governments efforts to promote the countrys rich cultural heritage and historical sites. Continued efforts to attract foreign investment and promote economic growth will be essential in achieving the governments goals of becoming a middle-income country by 2030.
KEYWORDS: Uzbekistan, investment policy, infrastructure development, agriculture, education, tourism, economic growth, foreign investment, agro-industrial parks.
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