BISHKEK, Kyrgyzstan, May 11. China has
expressed interest in investing up to $1 billion in the
construction of solar and wind power plants in Kyrgyzstan, Trend reports via the
National Investment Agency under the President Kyrgyzstan
The issue was discussed during a meeting between Head of the
agency Ravshanbek Sabirov and a delegation from China Energy
Engineering Investment.
During the talks, the Chinese side expressed readiness to
participate in the construction of solar and wind power plants with
a total capacity of up to 700 MW, including 500 MW of solar
capacity and 200 MW of wind capacity.
The parties discussed cooperation in the field of renewable
energy and the implementation of investment projects in Kyrgyzstan.
Information was also presented on the country’s investment climate
and current state support measures for investors.
According to Kyrgyzstan’s Ministry of Energy, the country plans
to commission 13 small hydropower plants with a combined capacity
of 81.03 MW in 2026. The facilities are expected to generate around
348.3 million kWh of electricity annually.
Between 2021 and 2025, Kyrgyzstan commissioned 27 small
hydropower plants with a total capacity of 109.8 MW, producing
approximately 427 million kWh of electricity per year.
In addition, the country plans to commission 48 more small
hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 421.26 MW between
2026 and 2030.
