Kyrgyzstan is actively increasing its hydropower potential, positioning this area as the basis for sustainable development and the path to “green” energy. As Minister of Energy Taalaibek Ibrayev stated at the 9th International Congress “Hydropower Central Asia and the Caspian 2025” in Bishkek, the country has the capacity to build
FOREWORD The IRENA Renewable Capacity Statistics 2025 highlights the continued progress made in the global energy transition. This latest edition illustrates the growth of renewables in newly installed power generation capacity in 2024. By the end of 2024, renewables accounted for 46% of global installed power capacity. Yet, even as
To ensure renewable energy sector’s development, Kazakhstan today also needs gas generation A 50MW wind farm has already been commissioned in February by Giperboreya LLP in Karaganda region, Kazinform News Agency reports. Last year, 153 RES facilities generated 7.58 billion kW of electricity, which constitutes 6.43% of the country’s total electricity
Experts from the international team at Global Factor have shared their perspective on Kazakhstan’s transition to a low-carbon future. In an interview with QazaqGreen, they discussed the country’s major challenges in decarbonization, highlighted notable achievements, and explored opportunities to attract investment in green energy. Additionally, they proposed practical solutions to
The Ministry of Investment, Industry and Trade of Uzbekistan signed investment agreements on the construction of power plants. The signing ceremony took place within the framework of the first international climate forum in Samarkand, MIIT reports . An agreement on the construction of a 1000 MW wind power plant in Karakalpakstan was
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
Construction of the second hydroelectric power station (HPP-2) on the Naryn River has begun in the Namangan region of Uzbekistan. The project is being implemented within the framework of the renewable energy development program and is the first example of fully national financing in the country – all work is
Photo: Presidential Press Service Uzbekistan proposed to sign an agreement on partnership and cooperation between Central Asia and the European Union The President of Uzbekistan proposed signing a full-fledged agreement on partnership and cooperation between the two regions at the Central Asian-EU summit. He also expressed interest in working with
Ursula von der Leyen. Photo: Presidential Press Service EU to allocate €12 billion investment package for Central Asia on transport, raw materials, green energy and satellite internet European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen announced a €12 billion investment package for Central Asia to develop four areas, including transport corridors
