OSCE consults Turkmenistan on renewable energy
By Trend
The Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe (OSCE), with the participation of the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is holding a roundtable meeting in Ashgabat, Turkmenistan, on plans for the development of renewable energy in the country, Trendreports referring to the Turkmen Foreign Ministry.
Representatives of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan and the Turkmen State Energy Institute are also taking part in the event. The parties hold discussions on projects based on government priorities and on their subsequent integration into the national strategy for the development of renewable energy.
As part of the energy saving program developed in Turkmenistan for the period up to 2024, emphasis will be made on the construction of solar power plants. Turkmenistan is rich in solar energy and desert sand, which contains silicon. The country aims to export silicon, which is the basic chemical element for the creation of equipment that allows to obtain environmentally friendly electricity, to the global market.
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