In Tajikistan, alternative energy sources account for approximately 2% of the total energy balance and are mainly micro and mini-hydro power plants, 95% are large hydropower plants, and 3% are thermal
(Ashden, 2017). Most of the micro hydropower plants were restorations or upgrades of Soviet-era plants that had either stopped working or were only partially working. Eight of the plants are
Tajikistan’s geographic proximity to some of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets means that investing in developing its hydropower potential can contribute to regional energy security and the clean energy transition, in addition to addressing Tajikistan’s high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.
In Tajikistan, alternative energy sources account for approximately 2% of the total energy balance and are mainly micro and mini-hydro power plants, 95% are large hydropower plants, and 3% are thermal power plants that use coal. About 300 small HPPs have been built in the country.
Given this data, we can say that wind energy can compete with the country’s hydropower potential. Judging by information from the Ministry of Energy of Tajikistan, there are only 9 wind turbines with a total capacity of 5.1 kilowatts and 2,433 solar generators with a total capacity of only 8.87 kilowatts in the country.
With abundant water potential from its rivers, natural lakes and glaciers, Tajikistan is almost exclusively reliant on hydro for electricity generation. It is home to some of the world’s largest hydropower plants and is ranked eighth in the world for hydropower potential with an estimated 527 terawatt-hours (TWh).
The potential of solar and wind energy in Tajikistan is quite high. The country is located between 36°40′ and 41°05′ north latitude. Meteorologists calls this zone a “golden belt” of sunshine.
With Afghanistan literally across the river in Darvaz, Tajikistan, it has become evident that small-scale hydropower can play a critical role in energy security. The Government of Afghanistan has invited Pamir Energy to replicate its model, eventually bringing light and warmth to 1.5 million people in northern Afghanistan.
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