nCa Commentary Central Asia’s energy transition is gaining momentum, and China is emerging as one of its most influential external drivers. Long associated with oil, gas, and coal, the region is now accelerating investment in solar and wind power as electricity demand rises, infrastructure ages, and governments seek to reduce exposure to volatile hydrocarbon … [Read more...]
UNICEF and Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan Strengthen Climate-Resilient Education with Solar Energy Installation in Rural School
UNICEF, in partnership with the Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan, has supported the installation of a solar photovoltaic (PV) power system at School No. 33 in Nurly Zaman village, Ahal velayat, helping ensure clean and uninterrupted essential services for children and teachers. The system installed at School No. 33 operates water pumps for school water, sanitation and … [Read more...]
Elon Musk’s Blueprint is Totally Relevant for Tech-Driven Prosperity of Central Asia
Tariq Saeedi In a captivating dialogue at the World Economic Forum in Davos 2026, Elon Musk, the visionary behind Tesla, SpaceX, and xAI, emerged as the ultimate authority on innovative, boundary-pushing ideas. Joined by BlackRock CEO Larry Fink, Musk outlined a powerful "troika" of technologies—AI, humanoid robotics, and alternative energies, especially solar power—that … [Read more...]
Solar-powered drip irrigation system is a viable option for Central Asia
nCa Report Economization of water using the freely available solar energy – the idea is neat and very practicable. Just the thing Central Asia needs. The EU and the UNDP, working together with the government of Uzbekistan, have introduced a drip irrigation system in the Akkurgan district of the Tashkent region, a region known for its low water supply. According to UNDP, … [Read more...]
UNICEF connects a primary health care facility to solar energy in Turkmenistan
Recently, a new pilot solar energy system was installed in the rural health centre of Pelvert in Halach etrap, Lebap velayat. This is the first primary health care facility in Turkmenistan to have been fitted with solar electricity - an innovative project implemented by UNICEF together with the Ministry of Health and Medical Industry of Turkmenistan. The continuous supply of … [Read more...]
Now is the time to speed up the transition to cleaner energy sources
John Hamilton, Chargé d’Affaires, British Embassy in Turkmenistan We are at a critical moment for the future of our planet. Temperatures are rising, storms are raging and crops are failing across the world. Thus, accelerating the global energy sector’s shift from oil, natural gas and coal production and consumption to renewable energy sources like wind and solar is essential … [Read more...]
STRATEGY FOR A LARGE SCALE INTRODUCTION OF SOLAR ENERGY IN TURKMENISTAN
Hanno Schaumburg Technical University of Hamburg, Germany Abstract: In spite of the significant need for energy and the large power of solar radiation (insolation) available in Turkmenistan the use of solar energy is still in a starting phase. In this paper a strategy is lined out how this deficit may be overcome, starting from a large number of affordable small and … [Read more...]