The European Union has launched a new project «Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia» (SECCA). Press service of the project reported.
The SECCA project with a total budget of €6.8 million aims to promote a more sustainable energy balance in the Central Asian region in line with EU best practices.
In particular, the project seeks to strengthen national policies of transition to a sustainable energy system, and increase investment, capacity and awareness in renewable energy and energy efficiency in the region. Recent developments indicate positive signs of a possible sustainable energy connectivity in Central Asia. It is expected that as a result of economic growth and population growth in the region, the demand for electricity will increase. To meet this demand, significant investments, market reforms and capacity development will be required.
«This project is guided by the European Green Deal and new EU Strategy on Central Asia. Currently, the region’s significant sustainable energy potential is underutilized due to multiple institutional, financial, technical and social barriers. The SECCA project will serve as a catalyst in addressing these barriers and boosting the renewable energy production and improvement of energy efficiency in the region,» Marjeta Jager, Deputy Director-General in the Directorate-General for International Partnerships , stated.
