Bishkek (TDI): Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy has signed an investment agreement with China’s State’s Technology Co., Limited and San Energy Co. for the construction of a 250-megawatt solar power plant in the southern part of the country.
The plant will be located on 669 hectares in the village of Ak-Turpak, situated in the Batken region. According to the Ministry, construction is set to begin later this year, with the plant expected to be commissioned by 2027.
Once operational, the facility will provide electricity to the National Electric Grids of Kyrgyzstan.
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In addition to this, the ministry also signed a memorandum of cooperation with Power Construction Corporation of China (POWERCHINA).
The agreement aims to attract international investors and financial institutions to support joint energy projects in Kyrgyzstan.
The memorandum outlines plans for developing long-term strategies for the country’s energy system, including training for Kyrgyz energy managers and engineers.
It also explores the feasibility of constructing floating solar power plants on the Toktogul Reservoir, Kyrgyzstan’s largest reservoir.
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These initiatives are part of Kyrgyzstan’s broader effort to expand its power generation capacity and address the ongoing electricity shortages across the country.
This collaboration marks a significant step in Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector, which is working towards increasing the share of renewable energy in its overall energy mix.
