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Does Tajikistan have a solar power plant?

The project also includes a hybrid energy storage power plant rated for 180-kilowatt hours. The new solar plant is a direct result of successful cooperation between the Government of Tajikistan, USAID, and Pamir Energy Company.

How much energy does Tajikistan generate?

The total installed generation capacity of Tajikistan is 6,058 MW (Figure 1) and HPPs account for 88 percent. The 3,000 MW Nurek HPP, with a seasonal reservoir, is the largest generating plant. It generates 50 percent of the total annual energy and is also the balancing plant in the system.

Why did USAID support the installation of solar plant in Murghob?

At request of the Tajik Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, USAID supported the installation of the solar plant in Murghob to complement the nearby 1.5 megawatt ‘Tajikistan’ (formerly Aksu) hydropower plant and add additional clean, renewable energy to the local grid.

Will 200MW solar IPP be Tajikistan's First competitively procured PPP project?

Despite significant progress in planning and land acquisition, it is recognized that developing a 200MW solar IPP as Tajikistan’s first competitively procured PPP project will be a challenging process for the following reasons:

What is the power supply mix in Tajikistan?

Electricity supply mix is dominated by hydropower and, as of today, the countries’ generation pool does not include any other renewable power at utility scale. The total installed generation capacity of Tajikistan is 6,058 MW (Figure 1) and HPPs account for 88 percent.

Is Tajikistan a risky country?

c. Relatively low risk adjusted investor reward: the size of Tajikistan’s economy is modest at GDP of USD 8.1 billion in 2019, and the country rating is “B-“from S&P / “B3” from Moody’s. The country is currently estimated to have high debt distress risk.