BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 15. Kyrgyzstan expects
an increase in the renewable energy share after new solar projects
enter operation.
This was stated in a press release from the Ministry of Energy
of Kyrgyzstan.
“After the implementation of the projects, a significant
increase in the energy potential of the Issyk-Kul region is
expected, as well as growth in the share of renewable energy
sources in the country’s overall energy balance,” the ministry
said.
The ministry added that all technical and permitting documents
for the implementation of the solar projects have been fully
completed.
According to the ministry, currently, infrastructure is being
prepared for the connection of solar power plants with a total
capacity of 700 MW, including the Bishkek Solar and Fortis KG
facilities, to the national electricity network.
The expansion of large-scale solar generation projects signals a
gradual structural shift in Kyrgyzstan’s energy mix, where
hydropower has traditionally dominated. With the planned
integration of up to 700 MW of new solar capacity, including
projects such as Bishkek Solar and Fortis KG, the country is likely
to see a measurable increase in the share of renewables in its
overall electricity balance.
At the same time, the completion of technical and permitting
documentation suggests that the projects are moving from planning
to implementation stages, which is often a critical bottleneck in
energy infrastructure development. If grid connection works proceed
on schedule, the new capacity could help ease seasonal pressure on
the power system and strengthen energy supply stability,
particularly during peak demand periods.
