Tajikistan ongrid system

Will Tajikistan's power grid be reunited with Uzbekistan?

In mid-November, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved a $35 million grant to reconnect Tajikistan’s electricity system to the once-unified Central Asian power grid via Uzbekistan. The ADB’s announcement came only a few days before Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, to ostentatious fanfare, marked the start-up of operations at the Rogun dam.

Does Tajikistan have a power sector?

The power sector is considered a strategic industry for Tajikistan. In 2016, it launched the National Development Strategy 2030 which includes a goal to become energy independent. The strategy’s primary aims are summarised as “10-10-10-10-500”, which is shorthand for: Increasing installed capacity by 10 GW. Reducing technical grid losses by 10%.

What is Tajikistan's power sector plan?

In Tajikistan’s power sector plan, coal is the main fuel choice in several of its scenarios to address increasing electricity demand, especially in winter. In the long term, climate change could pose risks in terms of melting glaciers and increasing droughts.

Why does Tajikistan have a power shortage?

Historically, Tajikistan relied on imports from its Central Asian neighbours to make up for seasonal electricity shortages. But it was disconnected from the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) in 2009 effectively isolating the country and exacerbating the winter shortfall.

Does Tajikistan need electricity?

Tajikistan’s electricity needs are largely supplied by hydroelectric power thanks to its abundant water resources, namely the rivers Amu Darya and Syr Darya with a total length of 28 500 km, as well as several glaciers with a total volume of 845 km³ (MEWR, 2021a). It has relatively little thermal generation.

Does Tajikistan have thermal power?

It has relatively little thermal generation. In 2019, 93% of its generation was from hydro and 7% was from coal-fired capacity. Tajikistan has limited sources for heating other than electricity which accentuates winter peak demand and deficits. IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0 IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0