Why does Tajikistan need interconnecting power systems?

In the case of Tajikistan, it provides a bigger market to which it can sell its hydropower surpluses. In energy security terms, interconnecting power systems offers a more diverse energy supply and reduces the impact of disruptions.

How can Tajikistan strengthen its power sector?

Sustainability of operations, transparency and effective regulation are important to reinforce the functioning of the Tajiki power sector, which can boost confidence among trading partners in more integrated markets. To strengthen its readiness for increased electricity trading, Tajikistan should embrace these principles:

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.

How much power does Tajikistan have?

IEA. Licence: CC BY 4.0 Installed generation capacity in Tajikistan today is 5 810 megawatts (MW), of which 3000 MW comes from the Nurek hydro facility, about 1900 MW from various run-of-river hydro plants, and just under 600 MW from combined heat and power (CHP) plants at just under 600 MW.

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.

Why should Tajikistan invest in hydropower?

Tajikistan can provide high value, fast-acting regulation reserves to support the integration of variable generation sources. The higher the ambition of the Central Asian regional market to integrate variable renewables, the greater the appetite will be for hydropower for flexibility.