Termez State University implements an institutional framework for supporting local enterprises in improving energy efficiency, adopting renewable-energy technologies and developing environmentally sustainable production systems. Drawing on its scientific expertise, research infrastructure and cooperation with regional economic organisations, the university provides technical guidance, professional training and applied research support addressing the energy-related challenges of businesses throughout Surkhandarya Region. These activities strengthen the connection between academic research and industrial practice, facilitating the transfer of scientific knowledge into practical solutions for reducing energy consumption, improving operational efficiency and expanding the use of clean energy.
A central component of this framework is the university's Green Energy and Sustainable Development Research Centre, which conducts scientific and technical investigations into renewable-energy resources, energy-efficient technologies and the environmental performance of regional infrastructure. Its activities encompass assessments of solar, wind and biogas potential, evaluations of renewable-energy applications and the development of recommendations for integrating energy-saving technologies into economic activities. The centre provides a scientific foundation for supporting regional organisations seeking to modernise their energy systems and reduce dependence on conventional energy sources.
Technical consultation and energy-efficiency education constitute important services within the university's regional engagement programme. Termez State University organises professional development courses for local entrepreneurs, educators and public-sector specialists on energy efficiency and clean-energy implementation. These programmes address energy-auditing principles, identification of inefficient equipment, energy-saving technologies and opportunities to convert waste into useful energy. The training combines scientific knowledge with practical approaches to assessing energy requirements and identifying suitable technological improvements.
The university's industrial support activities are reinforced by cooperation with regional infrastructure and energy organisations, including Hududiy Elektr Tarmoqlari JSC, water-supply organisations, the Surkhandarya regional administration and environmental authorities. Through these institutional relationships, academic specialists contribute technical recommendations concerning renewable-energy integration, energy-efficient infrastructure and environmentally responsible resource management. The university's scientific expertise supports the consideration of solar photovoltaic installations, biogas technologies and efficiency improvements in regional development activities.
A significant institutional development occurred on 20 March 2025 with the establishment of TERDU JANUB OFTOBI LLC, an enterprise in which Termez State University holds a 51% ownership interest. Registered for electrical installation activities, the enterprise provides an organisational mechanism for connecting university research and technical expertise with practical engineering applications. Its establishment strengthens the university's capacity to support technology transfer, electrical infrastructure development and the commercial application of energy-related innovations within the regional economy.
Applied renewable-energy research represents a particularly important contribution to local industrial sustainability. The university's research portfolio includes solar photovoltaic technologies adapted to the climatic conditions of southern Uzbekistan, solar-assisted water-heating systems, efficient irrigation technologies and the conversion of organic waste into renewable energy. These developments address challenges relevant to agriculture, water management, industrial resource efficiency and the sustainable operation of regional infrastructure.
During 2025, researcher Behruz Muhammadiyev secured UZS 66 million through the Academic Mobility Programme for the project Design and Automation of Modern Water-Saving Irrigation Systems Using Solar Energy in Surkhandarya Region. The research combines renewable-energy generation with efficient agricultural water management, addressing the relationship between electricity consumption, irrigation costs and resource productivity. Its technical objectives include the development of solar-powered irrigation solutions and automated water-management technologies suitable for regional agricultural conditions. The project provides a foundation for applying university research to energy and water-efficiency challenges experienced by local agricultural enterprises.
The university's work on biogas production and organic-waste valorisation provides another example of research directed towards sustainable economic applications. At the Surkhon Shahrizoda Bog‘i agricultural enterprise, a university-linked biogas initiative integrates organic-waste processing with renewable-energy production and biohumus generation. The project demonstrates opportunities to convert agricultural and other biodegradable waste into economically useful resources, reducing dependence on conventional energy while supporting more sustainable agricultural production. The initiative also provides a practical environment for investigating waste-to-energy technologies and their potential application within local enterprises.
The university's renewable-energy innovation portfolio includes photovoltaic device design and control software intended for use in southern Uzbekistan. These technologies are developed with consideration of regional solar radiation, climatic conditions and energy requirements. The university's research and commercialisation arrangements support the further development of such technologies into practical solutions for businesses and infrastructure operators seeking improved energy performance.
University–industry collaboration was further strengthened through dedicated innovation and technology-transfer activities during 2025. On 26 August, Termez State University hosted INNOWEEK–2025, providing a platform for the presentation of innovative developments, scientific projects and start-up initiatives. The event facilitated interaction among researchers, innovators and representatives of regional educational and economic institutions, creating opportunities to explore the practical application of university-developed technologies.
On 5 November 2025, the university hosted a regional meeting involving Surkhandarya Governor Ulug‘bek Qosimov, entrepreneurs, researchers, academic staff and young innovators. Organised under the theme Integration of Science, Education and Production, the meeting addressed collaboration with enterprises, practical challenges affecting production, the development of spin-off initiatives and the introduction of scientific innovations into economic activities. The discussions strengthened institutional connections through which university research can respond to the technological needs of local businesses.
These activities are supported by the university's Scientific and Innovative Developments Commercialisation Department, which facilitates cooperation with industrial enterprises, assesses demand for innovative products and services, evaluates commercial feasibility and supports the practical introduction of scientific developments. The department provides an institutional pathway for connecting technical research with potential users in the regional economy, reinforcing the university's role in applied innovation and industrial development.
Termez State University's approach to industrial energy services combines professional training, technical consultation, renewable-energy research, innovation commercialisation and practical cooperation with regional organisations. By connecting these activities, the university seeks to help enterprises identify opportunities for energy conservation, evaluate cleaner technologies and strengthen the resource efficiency of their operations. Particular relevance is given to the needs of southern Uzbekistan, where high solar-energy potential, agricultural water demand and the cost of conventional energy create opportunities for locally adapted sustainable technologies.
Through its continuing engagement with businesses, infrastructure organisations and research partners, Termez State University contributes to Sustainable Development Goal 7: Affordable and Clean Energy by promoting the practical application of energy-efficient technologies, supporting renewable-energy innovation and strengthening the scientific foundations of sustainable regional industrial development. Its institutional framework demonstrates the contribution of higher education to improving the technical capabilities, environmental performance and long-term sustainability of local economic activities.