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Diversification of power sector to meet national energy demand
Kyrgyzstan is endowed with substantial hydropower potential, which supplies 90 per cent of its electricity requirements in 2018. As of 2018, there are 3,085 MW of hydropower capacity, generating a total of 14,316 GWh of electricity. The government of Kyrgyzstan has a plan to add 360 MW of large hydropower plants within the period of 2021-2030. The NEXSTEP analysis identifies that electricity shortfall might happen in 2030 due to this capacity shortage.
The promotion of electric cooking might increase the electricity demand in the residential sector significantly. Thus, it is recommended to increase the capacity through the addition of small hydro, solar PV, and wind. The NEXSTEP modeling recommends the addition of 550 MW mini-hydro, 4 GW solar PV, and 600 MW wind power plants. The total investment costs incurred throughout the analysis period stand at US$ 6.05 billion. The total net benefit during the period is US$ 3.96 billion.
Kyrgyzstan is endowed with substantial hydropower potential, which supplies 90 per cent of its electricity requirements in 2018. As of 2018, there are 3,085 MW of hydropower capacity, generating a total of 14,316 GWh of electricity. The government of Kyrgyzstan has a plan to add 360 MW of large hydropower plants within the period of 2021-2030. The NEXSTEP analysis identifies that electricity shortfall might happen in 2030 due to this capacity shortage.
The promotion of electric cooking might increase the electricity demand in the residential sector significantly. Thus, it is recommended to increase the capacity through the addition of small hydro, solar PV, and wind. The NEXSTEP modeling recommends the addition of 550 MW mini-hydro, 4 GW solar PV, and 600 MW wind power plants. The total investment costs incurred throughout the analysis period stand at US$ 6.05 billion. The total net benefit during the period is US$ 3.96 billion.
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