BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 12. Around 50 hydropower
plants are currently under construction in Kyrgyzstan.


This was announced in a report published by the press service of
the President of Kyrgyzstan, following President Sadyr Japarov's
participation in the official capsule-laying ceremony for the
construction of the Kazarman HPP cascade in Toguz-Toro district as
part of his working visit to Jalal-Abad region.


"Over the past five years, around 50 small and medium-sized
hydropower plants have been built in the country. Currently, the
construction of another approximately 50 HPPs is underway. In
addition, projects for the construction of solar and wind power
plants are being implemented," he said.


He noted that construction works are currently underway on the
small hydropower plants Sary-Tash and Kapchygai, as well as the
Chatkal HPP cascade with a total installed capacity of 145 MW.


"After the completion of these projects, the existing
electricity deficit may not be fully eliminated; however, we will
significantly move forward in the direction of reducing it," the
head of state noted.


He also said that over the past five years, around 50 small and
medium-sized hydropower plants have been built in the country.
Currently, approximately 50 HPPs are under construction. In
addition, projects for the construction of solar and wind power
plants are being implemented.







"Without the development of the electric power sector, it is
impossible to ensure the sustainable development of the country.
Neither industrial enterprises nor social facilities can operate
without a reliable electricity supply," the President
emphasized.


Meanwhile, Kyrgyzstan’s accelerated development of hydropower
capacity reflects the country’s efforts to address a growing
electricity deficit and strengthen long-term energy security. With
industrial activity expanding and new enterprises requiring stable
electricity supplies, increasing domestic generation capacity is
becoming a strategic priority.


The construction of around 50 new hydropower plants, alongside
solar and wind energy projects, could significantly contribute to
diversifying the country’s energy sector. While hydropower remains
the backbone of Kyrgyzstan’s electricity system, renewable energy
projects may help improve supply stability and reduce pressure on
existing generation facilities.


Kyrgyzstan is implementing several projects aimed at developing
tourism infrastructure and supporting regional economic growth,
Minister of Construction, Architecture, Housing and Communal
Services of the Kyrgyz Republic Nurdan Oruntaev told Trend in an exclusive
interview on the sidelines of WUF13 in Baku.