TASHKENT, April 10 (Xinhua) -- A Chinese-built wind farm project in Uzbekistan -- the largest of its kind in Central Asia -- has begun commercial operations two months ahead of schedule.

Located in the Bukhara region, the Bash and Dzhankeldy wind farms project was jointly invested in, built and operated by Saudi Arabia-based energy company ACWA Power (with 65 percent stake), and China Southern Power Grid (CSG) International (Hong Kong) Co., Ltd. (with 35 percent stake). The total installed capacity is 1.027 million kilowatts.

"To adapt to the volatile local climate, the project adopted China's homegrown 6.5 MW large-capacity wind turbines. With innovation and optimization in design and functionality, the wind turbines maximize wind energy capture, drastically increase power generation efficiency, and ensure high performance and durability," said Huang Le, chief technology officer of the wind farms project.

According to CSG International (Hong Kong), the project represents a new chapter of China-Uzbekistan cooperation in the energy field against the backdrop of the relations between the two countries having been elevated to an all-weather comprehensive strategic partnership for a new era.

It said the project reflects the consensus reached by the two heads of state, contributes to building a China-Uzbekistan community with a shared future, and implements green energy cooperation under the Belt and Road Initiative.

In the future, the company said, it would work closely with its partners, leveraging their respective strengths to operate with high standards and create projects that benefit local communities. It added that they would collaboratively promote a green and low-carbon transition in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

The project has been fully integrated into Uzbekistan's national grid, with an annual expected output of 3 terawatt hours of clean energy, reducing CO2 emissions by 1.6 million tonnes. Enditem

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