Sungrow, a leading PV inverter and energy storage system provider, in partnership with China Energy Engineering Corporation (CEEC), has announced the successful commissioning of the Lochin 150 MW/300 MWh energy storage project in Andijan region, Uzbekistan. Installed using Sungrow’s liquid-cooled ESS PowerTitan 2.0, this facility marks Uzbekistan’s first energy storage project and stands as the largest of its kind in central Asia. The project will play a pivotal role in driving the region’s energy transition forward and setting a sustainable precedent.
Uzbekistan is planning a rapid increase in renewables promotion. In early 2024, the Uzbek government raised its renewable energy target from 25 % to 40 % of the electricity mix by 2030. In addition, Uzbekistan is heading towards establishing a more market-oriented electricity sector, with new electricity legislation enacted last July.
As a vital part of the national plan, the Lochin 300 MWh BESS project will provide 2190 GWh of firm capacity and flexible power annually to support a more resilient local electricity grid. Sungrow supplied its PowerTitan BESS which includes grid-forming technology delivering voltage regulation, frequency response, and oscillation damping services, ensuring a stable voltage and frequency in the weak Uzbekistan grid.
