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Why should Tajikistan invest in hydropower?

Tajikistan’s geographic proximity to some of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets means that investing in developing its hydropower potential can contribute to regional energy security and the clean energy transition, in addition to addressing Tajikistan’s high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.

How does Tajikistan improve energy statistics data management & use?

Tajikistan has been improving energy statistics data management and use over the past decades, as its Agency on Statistics under President of the Republic of Tajikistan (TajStat) works in close co‑operation with regional and international partners enhancing data quality and reporting obligations.

What are the challenges facing Tajikistan's energy sector?

Specific challenges facing Tajikistan’s energy sector include the isolation of its energy supply system from those of other Central Asian countries, resulting in seasonal electricity deficiency and limited energy export potential, which has destabilised the country’s energy and economic security.

Does Tajikistan have a good energy infrastructure?

While Tajikistan has been successful in providing universal access to electricity, the existing systems of its energy infrastructure function inefficiently. The large majority of hydro plants were built in the Soviet era and are ageing and require rehabilitation.

Does Tajikistan have a hydro power plant?

With abundant water potential from its rivers, natural lakes and glaciers, Tajikistan is almost exclusively reliant on hydro for electricity generation. It is home to some of the world’s largest hydropower plants and is ranked eighth in the world for hydropower potential with an estimated 527 terawatt-hours (TWh).

What is IEA's energy sector review of Tajikistan?

This International Energy Agency (IEA) energy sector review of Tajikistan was conducted under the auspices of the EU4Energy programme, which is being implemented by the IEA and the European Union, along with the Energy Community Secretariat and the Energy Charter Secretariat.