EESL to help Uzbekistan implement energy efficiency projects

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) said Sunday it has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Municipality of Tashkent City to implement energy-saving projects.

The agreement was signed on Thursday at the India-Uzbekistan Business Forum in New Delhi, EESL said in a statement.

Under the agreement, EESL will help establish and implement energy efficiency projects in Uzbekistan, starting with the City of Tashkent, it added.

EESL is a joint venture of PSUs under the power ministry.

EESL and Municipality of Tashkent City will collaborate to explore opportunities in areas of street lights, e-vehicles, smart meters, energy efficient buildings, and other developing technologies.

(With inputs from agencies.)