Does Tajikistan have a solar potential?

Assessment of the solar potential of the regions of Tajikistan proves the feasibility of using this potential as suitable resource for the development of energy, complementing hydrogeneration. Tajikistan is located in the northernmost part of the subtropical zone of Central Asia.

What is the solar PV potential in Tajikistan?

In Tajikistan, the solar PV potential is estimated at 195,000 MW (UNIDO and ICSHP, 2016).

Is solar energy a viable alternative energy source in Tajikistan?

Research results are yielded proving the great potential of renewable and alternative energy sources of the Republic of Tajikistan, including solar energy, equal to 25 billion kW h per year. The limited use of “green energy” will impose to periodic blackouts of electric consumers in the autumn-winter period.

Why is solar energy important in Tajikistan?

The solar radiation potential of the Tajikistan’s regions indicates that is quite ideal resource for the development of the solar energy industry because the days here are sunny and long having high intensity of solar radiations. The country’s solar potential will allow the addition of hydropower generation.

What is the wind energy potential in Tajikistan and Turkmenistan?

In Tajikistan, wind energy potential is estimated at 2000 MW (UNIDO and ICSHP, 2016), 2 GW (UNDP, 2014) and 1 GW (Karimov et al., 2013), whereas annual generation potential is 146 TWh/year (Eshchanov et al., 2019). In Turkmenistan, wind power potential is estimated at 10,000 MW (UNIDO and ICSHP, 2016).

Is Tajikistan a renewable country?

Tajikistan possesses a huge renewable and alternative potential including solar energy which is estimated to be equal to 25 billion kW h/year, and the hydroelectric potential of the country is equal to 53% of Central Asia’s total recourses.