Does Tajikistan have a power supply?

But it was disconnected from the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) in 2009 effectively isolating the country and exacerbating the winter shortfall. However, in 2018 Tajikistan reconnected and initiated bilateral electricity trade with Uzbekistan in which it exported 1.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) at USD 20 per megawatt-hour (MWh).

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.

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.

What if Tajikistan tapped most of its hydropower potential?

If Tajikistan tapped most of its hydropower potential, it is estimated that by 2030 it could generate an average exportable surplus of 10 TWh and a firm exportable surplus of 5.6 TWh (excluding its thermal generation capacity).

What projects does HPP build in Tajikistan?

The Tajikistan-based company's current active projects include the construction of Rogun HPP and Sebzor HPP, as well as the rehabilitation of the Kairakkum HPP and reconstruction of Nurek HPP.