Kyrgyzstan is actively developing its hydropower sector, focusing on the construction of small and medium-sized hydroelectric power plants by domestic investors. By 2028, the country plans to commission new capacities capable of significantly reducing the electricity deficit. This was reported by Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibrayev in an interview with the Kabar agency.
According to the head of the Ministry of Energy, thanks to the revision of legislation and tariff policy, attractive conditions for investment in small hydropower have been created in Kyrgyzstan.
“Previously, there were many who wanted to build small hydroelectric power plants, but the investments did not bring benefits to investors. Now, having created the necessary conditions, we see how domestic investors have actively joined the process,” the minister noted.
Currently, 90 percent of small hydroelectric power plants under construction are built using domestic investment.
New stations with a total capacity of 406 megawatts are expected to be commissioned by 2028. This is a significant step in the fight against the current electricity deficit, which is estimated at 500 megawatts.
Among the major projects implemented by JSC Chakan GES, the Minister highlighted the construction of a hydroelectric power station (21 megawatts) on the Orto-Tokoy reservoir, a hydroelectric power station (27 megawatts) on the Papan reservoir and a hydroelectric power station (18 megawatts) on the Kara-Kul River. These projects are financed by loans from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund and investments from Chinese partners.
In 2025, it is planned to launch five small hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 64 megawatts. In subsequent years, the rate of commissioning of new capacities will increase: 145.56 megawatts in 2026, 170.88 megawatts in 2027 and 25.7 megawatts in 2028. In addition to small hydroelectric power plants, the construction of the Kulanakskaya hydroelectric power plant (100 megawatts) is being completed and work is underway to install a second unit at the Kambar-Ata-2 hydroelectric power plant (120 megawatts).
“Kyrgyzstan has enormous hydropower potential, and we strive to use it as efficiently as possible, attracting both public and private investment,” emphasized Taalaibek Ibraev.
According to him, the active construction of hydroelectric power plants will not only ensure the country’s energy security, but will also create new jobs and stimulate the economic development of the regions.
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