Adminstration of the Shafirkan District, Bukhara Region

Today, special attention is being paid to the implementation of modern, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly technologies in agriculture in the Shofirkon district of Bukhara region. In particular, systematic efforts are underway to introduce alternative energy sources based on solar panels to ensure constant water supply for farms and stable operation of drainage wells. To improve water supply and ensure a reliable electricity supply for agricultural lands, solar panels are being installed throughout Shofirkon district. Specifically, farms such as Shavquddin Jamshid, O‘ktam Latif Sakhiy, Bafo-Bobo Cho‘pon ota, Zumrad, Bodimakh, and E’zozbek Rasulbobo plan to install solar panels with a total capacity of 380 kW. These projects are being funded through a concessional loan of 1.393 billion UZS provided by the Shofirkon branch of Agrobank. Among these is the Bafo-Bobo Cho‘pon ota farm (headed by O‘ktam Yakubov, located in Sh. Rashidov MFY), which has installed a 60 kW solar panel system to irrigate 32 hectares of cotton and wheat fields. The farm consumes an average of 11,000 kWh of electricity per month, and now a significant portion of that demand is met through solar energy. This project allows the farmer to reduce energy costs, ensure sustainable water supply, and lower production expenses. It marks an important step toward implementing environmentally friendly technologies in the Shofirkon district. Electricity is a key factor at all major stages of crop production — especially in water supply. That’s why the farm installed a 60 kW solar power system, which directly powers irrigation pumps and drainage wells. Now, with a monthly electricity need of 11,000 kWh, the farm covers most of its consumption through solar panels, which not only improves power reliability but also significantly reduces operational costs.