Uzbekistan is planning to adopt greenhouse technologies used in southern Spain as part of its efforts to improve energy efficiency and reduce production costs in protected horticulture.
The focus is on the Almería region, where a large-scale greenhouse cluster covers more than 30,000 hectares. The area is known for intensive vegetable production under plastic and for minimizing the use of natural gas by relying primarily on solar energy.
Uzbekistan plans to study and adapt this model for application in the southern regions of Surkhandarya and Kashkadarya. These areas have climatic conditions suitable for year-round greenhouse production and allow for wider use of solar energy for heating. The objective is to reduce dependence on gas, lower energy costs, and improve the overall efficiency of greenhouse operations.
In parallel with technology transfer, Uzbekistan is also planning to invest in professional training. The country intends to send at least 100 greenhouse specialists for practical training at the World Horti Center in the Netherlands. The center brings together more than 100 companies operating in the greenhouse sector and provides access to applied knowledge and innovation.
In addition to greenhouse development, Uzbekistan is exploring options to expand the international presence of its businesses. One of the directions under consideration is localization of production in free economic zones in Qatar. These zones offer incentives for foreign investors, including coverage of 20–30% of electricity, water, and utility costs.
Production facilities established in Qatar would allow Uzbek companies to supply goods duty-free to markets across the Arab region, providing access to an estimated consumer base of around 60 million people.
Source: upl.uz
