Hydropower Sector Development In Central Asia

SECTOR OVERVIEW – CENTRAL ASIA

SECTOR OVERVIEW – TAJIKISTAN (1/1)

Hydropower is the first largest electricity generation source in the country, accounting for about 92% of the total generation capacity of Tajikistan, according to 2021 data.

In terms of absolute reserves of hydropower resources, Tajikistan ranks the 2nd among the CIS countries and the 7th in the world.

Tajikistan's hydropower potential is estimated at approximately 527 billion kWh per year and its technically feasible hydropower potential is estimated to be 482 billion kWh.

SECTOR OVERVIEW – KYRGYZ REPUBLIC (1/1)

In 2020, 15,404.2 million KWh of electricity and heat were produced in Kyrgyz Republic including 13,979.1 million KWh by hydropower plants and 1,425.1 million KWh by thermal power plants.