The head of state inspected agrovoltaic technology implemented in Kuva
Uzbekistan
During his trip to the Fergana region, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev inspected an agricultural complex in the Kuva district where agrovoltaic technology has been implemented.
Given growing energy consumption in agriculture and water management, our country is placing particular emphasis on expanding green energy capacity. Agrovoltaic technology allows for the simultaneous cultivation of agricultural produce and the generation of electricity using solar panels on a single plot.
This approach is particularly effective in Uzbekistan's sunny conditions. Estimates place the potential for this technology in Uzbekistan at 10 gigawatts. The panels create shade for plants, help retain soil moisture longer, and reduce water consumption. In turn, the crops maintain optimal soil temperature and increase the efficiency of the solar panels.
The complex also incorporates advanced water-saving technologies. Specifically, a sprinkler irrigation system based on technology from the Austrian company Bauer is being used. It ensures a uniform water supply to the fields, helps maintain soil moisture, precisely apply fertilizers, and increase crop yields.
This technology was previously tested on farms in the republic and demonstrated high efficiency: water consumption was reduced by 40 percent, fertilizer by 35 percent, and manual labor by 90 percent, while crop yields increased by 25 percent.
The 110-hectare complex combines intensive horticulture, livestock farming, and fish farming. It is one of the first agricultural complexes in the country to implement renewable energy sources and water-saving technologies.
Ten thousand solar panels have been installed on the site. They not only generate electricity but also help retain soil moisture by providing shade for the plants. Electricity is used to oxygenate the fish ponds, and the mineral-rich water from them is used to feed the vineyards and orchards.
An interconnected system has also been created for livestock farming: cattle are kept in the shade of solar panels, fed by grass from the orchard, and organic fertilizers are used to improve the soil's fertility. Thus, energy, water, feed, and fertilizer are combined into a single, efficient chain.
This system allows for a double return on the land, reducing production costs and increasing its competitiveness. Most importantly, it contributes to increased income for farmers, the creation of new jobs, and the development of the local economy.
Today, the agro-complex grows the export-oriented "Avatar" grape variety, breeds cattle and sheep, and has established intensive fish farming. As a result, the incomes of more than 100 families have increased, and 350 people are employed. Export volumes amount to $2.5 million.
This unique experience, unique not only for our country but also for the entire region, is now planned to be expanded to cover 2,000 hectares in 13 regions of the republic.
After familiarizing himself with the complex's operations, the head of state also inspected the process of crop cultivation and monitoring using agrodrones.
This approach is particularly effective in Uzbekistan's sunny conditions. Estimates place the potential for this technology in Uzbekistan at 10 gigawatts. The panels create shade for plants, help retain soil moisture longer, and reduce water consumption. In turn, the crops maintain optimal soil temperature and increase the efficiency of the solar panels.
The complex also incorporates advanced water-saving technologies. Specifically, a sprinkler irrigation system based on technology from the Austrian company Bauer is being used. It ensures a uniform water supply to the fields, helps maintain soil moisture, precisely apply fertilizers, and increase crop yields.
This technology was previously tested on farms in the republic and demonstrated high efficiency: water consumption was reduced by 40 percent, fertilizer by 35 percent, and manual labor by 90 percent, while crop yields increased by 25 percent.
The 110-hectare complex combines intensive horticulture, livestock farming, and fish farming. It is one of the first agricultural complexes in the country to implement renewable energy sources and water-saving technologies.
Ten thousand solar panels have been installed on the site. They not only generate electricity but also help retain soil moisture by providing shade for the plants. Electricity is used to oxygenate the fish ponds, and the mineral-rich water from them is used to feed the vineyards and orchards.
An interconnected system has also been created for livestock farming: cattle are kept in the shade of solar panels, fed by grass from the orchard, and organic fertilizers are used to improve the soil's fertility. Thus, energy, water, feed, and fertilizer are combined into a single, efficient chain.
This system allows for a double return on the land, reducing production costs and increasing its competitiveness. Most importantly, it contributes to increased income for farmers, the creation of new jobs, and the development of the local economy.
Today, the agro-complex grows the export-oriented "Avatar" grape variety, breeds cattle and sheep, and has established intensive fish farming. As a result, the incomes of more than 100 families have increased, and 350 people are employed. Export volumes amount to $2.5 million.
This unique experience, unique not only for our country but also for the entire region, is now planned to be expanded to cover 2,000 hectares in 13 regions of the republic.
After familiarizing himself with the complex's operations, the head of state also inspected the process of crop cultivation and monitoring using agrodrones.
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