DUSHANBE, Tajikistan, January 12. The most
outstanding sector of Tajikistan’s economy in 2025 was the green
energy field. Since the beginning of the year, Tajikistan outlined
long-term perspectives and began active implementation in this
sector, highlighting it as a national priority up to 2040. Trend presents the review of
key events of green energy in Tajikistan for 2025:
1) January, 2025:
On January 9 the Parliament of Tajikistan ratified a series of
agreements to secure financing for the construction of the Rogun
Hydropower Plant (HPP).
Among the key documents ratified were credit agreements between
Tajikistan, the Kuwait Fund for Arab Economic Development, and the
Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) for the HPP's
construction.
The Rogun HPP, situated on the Vakhsh River, is designed to
consist of six power units, each with a capacity of 600 MW. Once
fully operational, the plant is expected to generate over 17
billion kWh of electricity annually, significantly boosting
Tajikistan's energy supply and helping to meet growing demand.
Furthermore, approximately 70% of the plant's output will be
exported to neighboring Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan at competitive
rates, enhancing regional energy cooperation and trade.
On January 11 the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of
Tajikistan announced that by 2040, Tajikistan's water sector is set
to go digital, with 80% transformation. This target is part of the
National Water Strategy, which aims to enhance water supply and
sanitation across the country over the next two decades. By 2030,
it aims for 50% of the sector to be digitized through the
introduction of water resource management systems, monitoring
systems, and the automation of various processes.
2) February 2025:
In February the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
(EBRD) and Tajikistan's Humo Micro Deposit Organization officially
begun the installation of a solar photovoltaic system at Humo's
Bokhtar branch.
The project was implemented under the Green Economy Financing
Facility Tajikistan II (GEFF II). The GEFF II program continues to
support the adoption of eco-friendly and energy-efficient solutions
across the country. The program is supported by the EBRD and is
financed by donors such as the Green Climate Fund, the Federal
Ministry of Austria, and South Korea. The program includes funding
of up to $50 million to stimulate investments in environmentally
friendly technologies across the agriculture, housing, and
commercial sectors.
Another key event was the visit of European Commissioner for
International Partnerships, Jozef Síkela.
In the course of the visit, Síkela met with the President of
Tajikistan, Emomali Rahmon. During discussions on sustainable
development, both sides focused on the development of renewable
energy sources, especially hydropower. According to Síkela, this
will provide clean electricity to millions of people and turn
Tajikistan into a regional energy exporter.
The signing of an agreement with the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) to modernize Tajikistan's
energy system to the tune of 20 million euros was an important
outcome of the visit. The following project, Sikela explained, will
focus on improving the productivity and sustainability of the
cotton industry. The program, funded by the Deutsche Gesellschaft
für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) with a $20 million budget,
also aims to boost the country's efforts to adapt to climate
change. The European Investment Bank (EIB), in turn, decided to
initiate the process of appraising the Rogun hydropower plant (HPP)
construction project in Tajikistan.
3) March 2025:
In a joint effort in the energy sector, come March, the
President of the Kyrgyz Republic, Sadyr Japarov, put pen to paper
on the Law of the Kyrgyz Republic "On the Ratification of the
Agreement Between the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic
and the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan on Ensuring Access
to Water Management and Energy Facilities". The Agreement advocates
for the synergistic functionality of the main dam featuring a
tri-gate system alongside the headwater intake apparatus of the
Ak-Tatyr/Machoi conduit.
On March 31, during a work visit to Tajikistan's Khujand, Sadyr
Japarov, President of the Kyrgyz Republic, took part in the
ceremony that marked the start of the CASA-1000 project’s 500 kV
"Datka-Sugd" line with Emomali Rahmon, President of the Republic of
Tajikistan.
4) April 2025:
In April the construction of a 10-04 kV power transmission line
was completed in Tajikistan's Alichur, Chechekti, Bashgumbez,
Bulunkul, and Khargushi villages in the Murghab district of the
Gorno-Badakhshan autonomous region.
A protocol on amendments to the agreement between the
governments of Tajikistan and Russia of 2009 on cooperation in the
operation of Sangtuda HPP-1 was signed in April as well. The
document addressed several key issues related to the operation of
the Sangtuda-1 plant and aims to improve its management
framework.
Sangtuda-1, with a design capacity of 670 megawatts and four
hydro units of 167.5 megawatts each, is one of the largest
operating hydropower plants in Tajikistan, supplying about 12% of
the country’s total electricity generation.
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD)
approved the concept for a new project to improve water
infrastructure in Tajikistan's Yavan. The funds will finance key
components of a Priority Investment Programme (PIP) aimed at
upgrading Yavan’s water supply infrastructure. The local utility
provider, Yavan Water Company, which is fully owned by the state
unitary enterprise Khojagii Manziliyu Kommunali (KMK), will
implement the project. It is being delivered under the broader
Integrated Water Resources Management Framework.
5) May 2025:
In May a significant event happened in the field of climate
awareness. Tajikistan joined the Pan-European Commission on Climate
and Health under the World Health Organization (WHO). The
Pan-European Commission on Climate and Health operates under the
WHO Regional Office for Europe and includes the chair, Katrín
Jakobsdóttir, former Prime Minister of Iceland, the chief
scientific advisor, and 10 commissioners.
6) June 2025:
In June Tajikistan officially launched 2D seismic survey
operations as part of the Bokhtar oil and gas exploration project,
implemented by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC).
7) July 2025:
July was marked by the visit of Mongolian President Ukhnaagiin
Khurelsukh to Tajikistan, during which the countries signed a
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the energy
sector. The MoU aims to strengthen bilateral cooperation,
particularly in the utilization of hydropower resources. As part of
the agreement, the two countries will enhance the exchange of
expertise in the design and construction of hydropower plants, as
well as work to build human resource capacity in the sector.
8) August 2025:
In August, Tajikistan and the Qatar Fund for Development (QFFD)
signed a concessional loan agreement worth $50 million, under which
QFFD will support the construction of the Rogun hydropower plant
(HPP) in Tajikistan.
9) October 2025:
Kazakhstan announced its readiness to sign an intergovernmental
agreement on electricity supplies from Tajikistan’s Rogun
hydropower plant, previously outlined in the 2023 memorandum as
part of Kazakhstan Energy Week 2025 in October in Astana.
One of the major international achievements was the
participation of Tajikistan in Central Asia–U.S. Summit (C5+1) in
Washington, D.C., where Tajikistan's President Emomali Rahmon
emphasized the importance of advancing the country's ties with the
United States and the broader Central Asian region.
"Peace, stability, and sustainable security are the fundamental
basis for all economic and trade relations," Rahmon said,
highlighting the interconnected nature of security and economic
growth.
Noting the country’s vast hydroelectric resources and strategic
location, Rahmon stressed Tajikistan’s readiness to develop
partnerships in the green energy sector and in electricity exports
to neighboring countries. We are committed to working with
international partners to strengthen and expand cooperation in
these areas," he added.
10) November 2025:
In November Tajikistan started exploring plans to develop new
wind and solar power plants with the involvement of ACWA Power,
aiming to expand renewable capacity and support the country’s goal
of achieving full energy independence by 2027.
Moreover, Tajikistan relaunched 3 hydroelectric units at the
Kairakkum Hydroelectric Power Plant, marking the completion of a
full modernization program for all six units. The upgrade program,
which commenced in 2019, spanned nearly seven years. Once all units
are fully operational, annual electricity generation at the
Kairakkum HPP is projected to increase from approximately 580
million kWh to 850 million kWh.
The six units of the Kairakkum HPP were originally commissioned
between the 1950s, with the final unit entering service in 1956.
After nearly seven decades of operation, equipment deterioration
had substantially reduced production efficiency.
President Emomali Rahmon ordered the construction of two new
solar power plants in the Asht district of Sughd and the Jaykhun
district of Khatlon to be completed and commissioned by August
2026.
Each facility represents an investment of $125 million and will
be built with government support by local companies Ayon Energi LLC
and Toqikgidroelektromontazh OJSC in cooperation with the Chinese
construction firm CSCEC.
11) December 2025:
In December Tajikistan’s Ministry of Finance and the European
Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) signed loan and
grant agreements to support the implementation of the "Energy Loss
Reduction" project to modernize electricity metering infrastructure
and install power meters across distribution networks in
Tajikistan’s Khatlon and Sughd regions.
The total value of the agreements amounts to 43 million euros,
including 28 million euros in loan financing and 15 million euros
in grant funds provided by the EU’s Asia-Pacific Investment
Fund.
The Government of Tajikistan announced in December that the
import and subsequent supply of solar panels to Tajikistan, as well
as their spare parts and components, are exempt from value-added
tax until 2031. This draft amendment to the Tax Code of Tajikistan
was approved by the Majlis Namoyandagon (lower house of parliament)
on December 12 and supported by the Majlisi Milli (Upper House of
Parliament) on December 15.
A draft law introduced by members of parliament proposes a new
provision to Part 10 of Article 251 of the Tax Code, which would
exempt the import and subsequent supply of renewable energy
equipment - such as solar panels, including inverters and energy
storage devices - as well as their spare parts and components, from
value-added tax.
The Government of Tajikistan also confirmed the Program for the
Development of the Electric Power Sector for 2026-2030 along with
an Action Plan for its implementation.
According to the program, by 2030 electricity generation
capacity in the country is expected to increase by 2,680 MW.
Significant reductions in electricity losses across the grid are
also planned, and electricity exports are projected to reach up to
5 billion kilowatt-hours per year.
The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) outlined that several large
renewable energy projects involving Chinese companies are under
preparation in Tajikistan. For instance, Eging PV Technology
intends to develop a solar power plant with a capacity of up to 1.5
GW between 2025 and 2028. Simultaneously, China Datang Overseas is
evaluating two additional projects: a 500 MW solar power plant in
the Sughd region and a solar module manufacturing facility in the
Khatlon region.
All these initiatives are expected to be executed as greenfield
investments, funded entirely by the Chinese companies' own
resources, with no direct financial assistance from the host
country’s budget. Capital construction is projected to begin in the
latter half of 2025 or 2026, following the completion of
feasibility studies and the necessary site approvals.
