How can Kyrgyzstan achieve a long-term energy strategy?

Formulate an energy research, development and innovation (RDI) strategy, including the setting of clear priorities within thematic areas and applied research, to ensure that priorities are linked with those of the new country’s long-term energy strategy to 2050. Kyrgyzstan 2022 - Analysis and key findings.

Who has power in Kyrgyzstan?

Executive power in Kyrgyzstan lies with the government, its subordinate ministries, state committees, administrative agencies and local administrations. In the energy sector, the government: Grants and transfers property rights, and rights for use of water, minerals and other energy resources.

How much energy does Kyrgyzstan produce?

Kyrgyzstan’s total primary energy supply (TPES) was 3.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2015 and reached 4.6 Mtoe in 2018. Total final consumption (TFC) totalled 4.2 Mtoe in 2018, and is growing rapidly (+72% since 2008). In 2018, domestic energy production was 2.3 Mtoe, consisting mostly of hydropower (53%) and coal production (37%).

Does Kyrgyzstan have solar energy?

Kyrgyzstan’s geographic location and climatic conditions are quite favourable for the broader development of solar energy, evident in solar radiation maps.

Could Kyrgyzstan attract massive energy and transport investments?

Given the right socio-political and policy conditions, the country could attract massive cross regional energy and transport investments (World Bank, 2019). Kyrgyzstan's gross domestic product (GDP) per capita in 2020 was USD 1 176 (World Bank, 2021).

What is Kyrgyzstan's energy saving potential?

Kyrgyzstan’s energy saving potential is significant: it is estimated that rehabilitation and modernisation can save up to 25% of electricity and 15% of heat.