Excursion to the Institute of Solar Physics

Institute of Solar Physics — is a unique scientific facility, unparalleled in Central Asia. Its main attraction is the Great Solar Furnace, one of the largest in the world, capable of concentrating solar energy to extreme temperatures.

A visit to the institute allows you to see how solar energy works in real scientific experiments, learn about the project's history, and appreciate the scale of the engineering solutions. The complex's architecture, enormous mirror fields, and futuristic structures make the tour particularly impressive, even for those unfamiliar with physics.

Its proximity to Tashkent and the day-trip format make the Institute of Solar Physics an ideal destination for an unusual excursion combining science, technology, and beautiful mountain scenery.

Great Solar Furnace — is a unique scientific installation designed to concentrate sunlight onto a single point using a system of thousands of mirrors. The reflected rays are directed to a central receiver, where temperatures of several thousand degrees are achieved, comparable to those used in metallurgy and space exploration.

The solar furnace is used to study the properties of materials at extreme temperatures, testing heat-resistant alloys, ceramics, and components for aviation and space applications. The Parkent facility is considered one of the largest in the world and is a sophisticated engineering facility that combines science, architecture, and precise calculations.

During the tour, visitors will learn how the mirror system works, why this particular region was chosen for construction, and the role the Institute of Solar Physics plays in the development of solar energy and applied science.