Turkmenistan toward a smart grid

Does Turkmenistan have a power grid?

The project will cover four of the five regions of Turkmenistan, and will help establish an interconnected national transmission grid to improve reliability and energy efficiency of the network. Hydrocarbon-rich Turkmenistan has been an exporter of baseload power to its neighbors, notably Afghanistan.

How will ADB's regional energy trade initiatives support Turkmenistan's energy resources?

ADB''s regional energy trade initiatives in CAREC have supported linking Turkmenistan''s large energy resources to large new markets. The proposed 1,800 km Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India gas pipeline aims to export an annual 33 bcm, equivalent to a supply of about 50,000 megawatts (MW) of power generation capacity to South Asia.

How much power does Turkmenistan have?

Turkmenistan has more than 5.4 gigawatts of installed power generation capacity, nearly all of which comes from natural gas-fired power plants. The country clearly has sufficient gas resources to be a major exporter of gas and electricity.

Why does Turkmenistan need a reinforced transmission network?

The reinforced transmission network is an essential prerequisite for improving power supply reliability for domestic consumers and current and expanded future electricity exports. Turkmenistan is a sparsely populated country with a total population of about 5.7 million, the lowest among Central Asian countries.

Is turkmenenergo a vertically integrated power utility?

Turkmenenergo, the State Energy Corporation is the vertically integrated power utility in the country. In 2017, it produced more than 23 TWh of electricity, exporting 15% of that to neighboring countries. Demand for electricity has grown modestly during 20122017, at an annual average of 1.5%2.0%.

Does Turkmenistan have a transmission system?

Turkmenistan has a 100% electrification rate and a transmission network of more than 6,100 km. Primarily built in 1970s during the Soviet era, Turkmenistan's transmission network is in urgent need of rehabilitation and expansion. Transmission losses on 500 kV and 220 kV are high, at about 5%, which could be halved with a modern transmission system.