GETCA - Green Energy Technologies Central Asia

Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

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Industry trends

Key trends shaping this market and its wider industry.

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Glossary

1

Photovoltaic (PV) module

A panel of silicon cells that converts sunlight into DC electricity. At this Tashkent show, buyers compare wattage class, temperature coefficient and degradation warranty, because summer cell temperatures above 60 C cut real output well below lab ratings.

2

String inverter vs central inverter

The string inverter converts DC from one or a few PV strings to AC and suits rooftop and small distributed plants; the central inverter aggregates many strings at one point and is the usual choice for utility-scale solar in Uzbekistan.

3

Single-axis tracker

A motorised mounting system that follows the sun east to west through the day. Trackers typically add 15-25% yield on high-irradiance sites but need flat terrain and add O&M scope, so they are a frequent talking point on the CAEx floor.

4

BESS (battery energy storage system)

Batteries plus power-conversion and control equipment used to shift solar generation into the evening peak, provide frequency response or firm up capacity. BESS tenders are growing in Central Asia as variable renewable share rises.

5

PPA (power purchase agreement)

A long-term contract in which a buyer - often the national utility or a large industrial offtaker - agrees to purchase electricity at a fixed or indexed price. PPA structure and currency indexation drive bankability for Uzbek solar and wind projects.

6

Curtailment

Deliberately reducing renewable output when the grid cannot absorb it, for example during low-demand hours or when transmission is constrained. Curtailment risk directly affects project revenue models discussed by developers and lenders at the show.

7

EPC contract

Engineering, procurement and construction: a turnkey delivery model in which one contractor is responsible for design, equipment supply, build and commissioning to a guaranteed performance ratio.

8

Capacity factor

Actual annual generation divided by the maximum the plant could produce at nameplate rating. Uzbek solar plants typically target high capacity factors thanks to strong irradiation, while wind sites vary by region.

9

Green hydrogen and electrolyser

An electrolyser splits water into hydrogen and oxygen using renewable electricity. Pilot and export-oriented hydrogen projects are emerging in Central Asia, making electrolyser vendors and Power-to-X consultancies a new exhibitor group.

10

Net metering and rooftop rules

Regulatory arrangements that let households and businesses feed surplus rooftop solar into the grid and offset consumption. Rules for capacity caps and payment for exported units shape the distributed market exhibitors are targeting.

11

O&M (operations and maintenance)

The ongoing service scope for a plant: module cleaning, inverter servicing, tracker maintenance, spare parts and performance reporting. In dusty Central Asian conditions, cleaning frequency materially affects yield.

12

Grid-connection study

A technical assessment of how a new plant will affect voltage, fault levels and stability on the surrounding network. In Uzbekistan it is a prerequisite step before a renewable project can sign a connection agreement.