BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, April 9. Hydropower in
Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan requires further development to enhance
power system flexibility, Trend reports, citing the Eurasian Development Bank
(EDB).
According to the EDB, despite the significant hydropower
potential in Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan, hydroelectric plants in
these countries currently only partially perform the role of
flexible generation, as their operation is largely determined by
seasonal reservoir management linked to irrigation needs.
The bank also notes that expanding the role of hydropower in
daily load regulation requires equipment modernization and the
development of institutional mechanisms, including the creation of
ancillary services markets, coordination of water-energy regimes,
and closer integration with neighboring power systems.
EDB experts add that, in the future, part of the existing
hydropower capacity—especially with the introduction of energy
storage systems—could more flexibly cover peaks and fluctuations in
renewable energy generation.
Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are delving into strategies
to boost the adaptability of their hydropower-centric energy
frameworks via modernization, enhanced coordination, and alignment
with regional electricity markets.
