Presidential Decree No. PP-2559 “On improvement of scientific and technical activity in the sphere of electric energy”. Country/Territory Uzbekistan Document type Legislation Date 2016 Source FAO, FAOLEX Subject Energy Keyword Business/industry/corporations Hydropower generation Renewable energy Research Geographical area Aral Sea, Asia, Asia and the Pacific, Central Asia, CIS (Commonwealth of Independent States), Europe and Central Asia, Landlocked Developing Nations, North Asia Entry into force notes This Presidential Decree enters into force on the date of its official publication. Abstract The President, with a view of improvement of scientific and technical activity in the sphere of electric energy, decrees to set up Joint-Stock Company “Uzbekenergo” assigning the following functions thereto: (a) fundamental scientific research in the sphere of electric energy; (b) testing and introduction of advanced technologies and equipment in the sphere of electric energy sector; and (c) acceleration of large-scale use of renewable energy sources. Full text Russian Website www.lex.uz