Uzbekistan Hits Historic Electricity Consumption Record as Summer Demand Outstrips Winter Peak
Uzbekistan’s power grid reached a historic peak on 14 July 2026, consuming 284 million kWh and exceeding the previous winter and summer records amid intense heat.
Uzbekistan Achieves Record Electricity Consumption as Summer Demand Exceeds Winter Highs
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — The Unified Energy System of Uzbekistan has set a new record for daily electricity consumption. The Ministry of Energy reported that on July 14, 2026, daily electricity usage hit 284 million kWh, surpassing both the previous summer peak and the highest consumption recorded during the winter season.
This latest figure is 5.4 million kWh (or 1.94 percent) above the former summer record of 278.6 million kWh, which was noted just a day earlier on July 13, 2026. Notably, this consumption also exceeded the historic winter peak of 283 million kWh recorded on January 24, 2026.
On the same day, domestic electricity generation reached 287.3 million kWh, marking an increase of 9.7 million kWh (or 3.49 percent) compared to the previous winter generation record of 277.6 million kWh.
To maintain a stable power supply amid these high demands, emergency repair teams from regional energy companies have been put on high alert and are actively addressing localized technical issues.
In the past day, emergency teams successfully resolved power supply interruptions in several districts of Tashkent, including Chilonzor, Shaykhontohur, Yakkasaroy, Sergeli, and Olmazor. Additionally, crews repaired high-voltage transmission lines in various districts of the Kashkadarya Region—such as Karshi, Koson, Kukdala, Kamashi, Guzar, Kitob, and Chiroqchi—after they were damaged by strong winds.
At the same time, planned modernization and reconstruction efforts are ongoing throughout the country's energy infrastructure. These initiatives include upgrading power plants, substations, transformer stations, transmission lines, and related equipment, as well as enhancing capacity to ensure grid stability during peak seasonal demands.
The Ministry of Energy cautioned that brief, localized power outages may still occur during peak demand hours due to the technical strain on distribution networks.
The ministry has urged the public to use electricity wisely during the extreme heat. Citizens are specifically advised to set air conditioners to a moderate temperature of 24°C to 26°C and to regularly clean their unit filters. Energy officials state that these simple actions can help reduce individual consumption, alleviate overall stress on the national grid, and promote healthier indoor environments.