BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 9. Tajikistan and the
EBRD discussed financing for projects to reduce electricity losses
and improve energy efficiency.
This was announced in a statement published by the press service
of the Tajik Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, following the
meeting between minister Daler Juma and EBRD Head of Office in
Tajikistan Holger Wiefe.
"The sides discussed attracting concessional financing for
projects aimed at reducing electricity losses and improving the
efficiency of the country's energy system," the ministry said.
According to the ministry, the meeting also focused on expanding
cooperation in the energy sector and implementing key
infrastructure projects.
Meanwhile, the EBRD has been one of Tajikistan's largest
institutional investors since beginning operations in the country
in 1992. To date, the bank has invested more than €1 billion
through over 190 projects, with sustainable infrastructure, energy
security and private sector development among its main priorities.
In the energy sector, the EBRD has financed electricity
transmission and distribution upgrades, hydropower rehabilitation
and projects aimed at improving the efficiency of the national
grid.
In April 2026, the EBRD approved a financing package of nearly
€50 million to support electricity loss reduction in Tajikistan.
The project includes an EBRD sovereign loan co-financed with a €15
million European Union grant under the Asia Pacific Investment
Facility and targets modernization of power distribution
infrastructure, installation of modern equipment and improvements
in grid reliability. The bank is also preparing the Kulob
Distribution Grid Reinforcement project, which builds on earlier
investments in Khatlon Region to improve voltage stability and
further reduce technical losses.
Improving electricity efficiency has become increasingly
important for Tajikistan as domestic demand continues to grow
alongside major hydropower and transmission investments. While the
country generates almost all of its electricity from hydropower,
the government is prioritizing upgrades to aging distribution
networks to reduce losses, improve supply reliability and
strengthen the power system ahead of increased regional electricity
trade through projects such as CASA-1000.
