Kyrgyzstan Targets 1.5 Billion kWh from Renewables by 2026
Kyrgyzstan aims to boost renewable energy generation to 1.2-1.5 billion kilowatt-hours by 2026. This expansion includes multiple solar and hydropower projects, critical for diversifying energy sources and enhancing sustainability in the region.
Kyrgyzstan plans to increase its electricity generation from renewable sources to between 1.2 and 1.5 billion kilowatt-hours by 2026, as stated by Deputy Energy Minister Nasipbek Kerimov. Currently, the country produces approximately 15.5 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity, with renewable sources contributing 450-500 million kilowatt-hours.
AI-curated by TheiaKey projects include the commissioning of eight small hydropower plants in 2025 and a 100-megawatt solar power plant in Kemin. In 2026, a 300-megawatt solar power plant is being developed by Bishkek Solar LLC, with 100 megawatts expected by August and additional capacity planned for later in the year. The shift to renewables could reduce reliance on fossil fuels and improve energy security.
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