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 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.

What is electricity trading in Tajikistan?

Most electricity trading arrangements in Tajikistan today are long-term bilateral contracts with limited options for variations in volumes or price.

How can Tajikistan strengthen and expand electricity trade?

Based on these considerations, for Tajikistan to strengthen and expand electricity trade, the IEA recommends a roadmap focused on three key points: Ensure favourable conditions to enable multilateral electricity trade. Adopt multilateral market models to expand electricity trade.

Does Tajikistan export electricity to Uzbekistan?

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). The price and quantities are expected to be renegotiated every season. Electricity shortages in the winter are critical for Tajikistan.

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.