Solar Power for Sustainable Education in Uzbekistan
Investor
British Management University LLC
Location
Tashkent, Uzbekistan
Investment
Purchase and installation of solar photovoltaic panels for university buildings
Investment Size
US$ 105,000
Financial results
Payback period: 6–7 years through savings on electricity costs and reduced grid dependence
Energy savings
28,495 GJ per year
CO2 savings
1,180 tonnes per year
Impact
Transition to renewable energy and reduced carbon footprint, stable and sustainable power supply for educational activities, decreased operational energy costs, demonstration of environmental leadership among private universities, increased awareness of sustainability among students and staff
Donor
Canada through the EBRD’s High- Impact Partnership on Climate Action – HIPCA, the Climate Investment Funds and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund
A rooftop solar system was installed at BMU, supplying clean power and reducing the university’s energy use and emissions.
The British Management University (BMU) in Tashkent is a leading private higher-education institution offering international business and management programmes. The university’s campus spans 44,000 m² and includes over 100 classrooms, research facilities, and student dormitories — accommodating more than 5,000 students in a modern, eco-friendly environment.
BMU actively integrates innovation and sustainability into its development strategy. As part of this vision, the university invested in a solar-energy system to power its campus and reduce reliance on conventional electricity sources.
Financed through a GEFF loan from Ipak Yuli Bank, the investment enabled BMU to power its campus with clean solar energy, reducing annual electricity consumption by 28,495 GJ and cutting CO₂ emissions by 1,180 tonnes. This reduction equals the annual emissions of about 250 passenger cars or the CO₂ absorbed by 19,000 trees, and corresponds to the yearly electricity use of over 1,000 Uzbek households. The solar system ensures stable power for classrooms and facilities while lowering operating costs and advancing the university’s sustainability goals.
This initiative supports Uzbekistan’s national renewable-energy policy, under which solar panels are being actively installed in higher-education institutions. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, solar panels are expected to supply at least 70 % of universities’ annual electricity demand. By joining this movement, BMU became one of the first private universities in Uzbekistan to adopt renewable energy solutions under an international financing mechanism.
The Green Economy Financing Facility (GEFF) in Uzbekistan was developed by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and is supported by the Canada through the EBRD’s High- Impact Partnership on Climate Action – HIPCA, the Climate Investment Fund and the Taiwan International Cooperation and Development Fund (Project Donors).
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