BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, June 4. Kyrgyzstan has the potential to build solar power plants with a total capacity of 3,650 MW, generating 6.6 billion kWh per year between 2024 and 2035, Trend reports.
This information is part of Kyrgyzstan's National Energy Program until 2035, which has been submitted by the Cabinet of Ministers to the Kyrgyz Parliament for consideration.
As specified, Kun-Bulagy LLC is planning to introduce a 50 MW solar power plant in 2024. Additionally, Bishkek-Solar LLC plans to launch a 300 MW solar power plant in the Ton district of the Issyk-Kul region in 2025.
Between 2024 and 2027, Moling Energy plans to implement several solar projects totaling 1,500 MW: 100 MW in 2024, 650 MW in 2025, 375 MW in 2026, and another 375 MW in 2027.
Moreover, China Power International Development is scheduled to build a 1,000 MW solar power plant in the Issyk-Kul region, with 500 MW coming online in 2025 and another 500 MW in 2026.
Notably, the first solar power plant with a capacity of 80 kW was commissioned in 2023 at Kyrgyz State Technical University, named after I. Razzakov, as part of the USAID "Central Asia Energy" project.
The main aim of the National Energy Program project is to achieve significant advancements in energy development in Kyrgyzstan. This goal is to ensure energy security, enhance energy efficiency, and improve energy accessibility for all consumers, while also addressing climate challenges and promoting sustainable development.
