THE CONCEPT OF GREEN ECONOMY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT: ECONOMIC ANALYSIS OF RENEWABLE ENERGY SOURCES IN UZBEKISTAN
Abstract
This article analyzes the economic aspects of renewable energy sources in Uzbekistan within the framework of the concept of the green economy and the principles of sustainable development. The study examines the potential, existing projects, and economic efficiency in the fields of solar, wind, bioenergy, and hydropower. The transformation processes taking place in the energy market are compared with international experience. As a methodology, statistical and comparative analysis, as well as SWOT analysis methods, are used. The data are analyzed based on information from the State Committee of the Republic of Uzbekistan on Statistics, the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), and the World Bank. The results serve to develop strategies for the advancement of green energy, enhance investment attractiveness, and form a sustainable energy system.
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