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UNECE and UNDP Organize Training to Promote Renewable Energy and Hydrogen in Turkmenistan

Strategic Insights

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In a recent training session, experts from the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) shared international best practices on modernizing the energy sector, regulating, and promoting the use of renewable energy (RE) and hydrogen in Turkmenistan. The training, titled "Applying Best International Practices to Ensure a Sustainable Energy Transition and the Development of Renewable Energy in Turkmenistan," brought together representatives from various ministries, academia, and organizations involved in implementing national energy policy, conducting research, and training personnel for the energy sector. The event was part of the joint programme "Support to Policy Making and Building National Capacity towards Green Energy Transition in Turkmenistan," implemented by UNDP and UNECE under the coordination of the UN Resident Coordinator's Office in Turkmenistan.

Key Takeaways:

  • The event focused on global RE trends, with renewables supplying over 30% of global electricity generation in 2024 (International Energy Agency), and hydrogen emerging as an enabler for future energy development.
  • Turkmenistan has one of the highest solar irradiation levels in Central Asia, averaging 2500-3000 hours of sunshine annually, offering strong prospects for scaling up solar energy projects.
  • Experts emphasized the need to assess Turkmenistan's RE potential using the best available technologies, tools, and models.
  • Opportunities for financing RE projects, including green bonds, climate funds, and public-private partnerships, were analyzed.
  • The training included practical tools and models for assessing prospects for using RE and hydrogen in Turkmenistan, development of RE projects, integration of energy storage systems aligned with international best practices supporting the energy transition.
  • A segment on methane emissions discussed the current domestic regulations and explored opportunities for improvement of the Turkmenistan's general legal framework to limit the carbon footprint of the local oil and gas industry.

Statistics:

  • Renewables supplied over 30% of global electricity generation in 2024 (International Energy Agency).
  • Turkmenistan has one of the highest solar irradiation levels in Central Asia, averaging 2500-3000 hours of sunshine annually.
  • The country has strong prospects for scaling up solar energy projects.
  • The joint programme "Support to Policy Making and Building National Capacity towards Green Energy Transition in Turkmenistan" aims to enhance Turkmenistan's capacity for a green energy transition by assessing current resources and technological needs, developing strategies for renewable energy, and ensuring social protection and skills development for the workforce affected by this transition.

Sources:

  • United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
  • International Energy Agency (IEA)
  • Joint SDG Fund
  • United Nations News (http://milnz.co.nz/mil-osi-aggregation/)
  • Contify.com

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