In a significant move to advance renewable energy in Central Asia, Masdar, the UAE’s prominent clean energy company, has signed an agreement with the Ministry of Energy of Uzbekistan to develop a 1-gigawatt (GW) wind farm in Mingbulak. This project, poised to supply clean energy to approximately 300,000 homes and create over 1,000 jobs, represents the first phase of a broader 2GW wind energy strategy in Uzbekistan. The agreement was formalised during COP29 in Baku. This partnership aims to enhance Uzbekistan’s renewable energy capacity and support the nation’s sustainable development goals. Dr Sultan Al Jaber, UAE Minister of Industry and Advanced Technology, chairman of Masdar, and COP28 President highlighted the importance of the UAE-Uzbekistan partnership, noting, “The UAE and Uzbekistan’s relationship exemplifies the ambition required to drive impactful climate action and grow clean energy. “Developing a 1GW wind farm further demonstrates our commitment to providing maximum energy output with minimal emissions. Agreements like these propel us toward our shared vision of tripling global renewable energy capacity by 2030, as outlined in the UAE Consensus.” Suhail Mohamed Al Mazrouei, UAE Minister of Energy and Infrastructure, echoed this sentiment: “The UAE commends Uzbekistan’s climate leadership, and we are proud to support this partnership that fosters sustainable growth and renewable energy development.”