Is Tajikistan a good country for electricity?

Tajikistan’s electricity sector is almost solely based on hydropower and is characterised by seasonal surpluses and shortages, and a state-owned electric utility with financial viability issues.

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.

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%.

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

Should Tajikistan import electricity?

While exports are the prime motivation of Tajikistan to pursue cross-border electricity trade in order to gain revenue, the option to import electricity in times of shortage should be open. Imports could also delay or avoid the need to build new thermal generation capacity.

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.