WORKSHOP | Sustainable Heating Roadmap and Heat Pump Market Sounding for Uzbekistan Workshop | October 31, 2023
As part of an ESMAP funded programmatic activity, the World Bank, hosted a workshop in Tashkent, Uzbekistan on sustainable heating roadmap for Uzbekistan. The workshop saw participation from government officials and local professionals representing various public and private organizations. They were presented with international best practices in transitioning to sustainable heating and energy-efficient technologies, highlighting the potential applicability of heat pumps in Uzbekistan.
During the workshop, experts from the World Bank, International Energy Agency, European Heat Pump Association, Arup Consulting, and industrial producers informed participants about the increasing use of heat pumps in sustainable heating in different parts of the world. Functioning akin to refrigerators or air conditioners, heat pumps draw heat from the air, ground, or water, boosting efficiency manifold. Certain models can offer both cooling and heating functions.
