The government of Tajikistan is stepping up efforts to harness solar power, positioning it as a key component of the country’s strategy to strengthen energy security and diversify its energy mix. In recent years, several initiatives have been launched, and in October 2025, the country signed significant new agreements during the “Dushanbe Invest – 2025” International Investment Forum.
Tajikistan’s Ministry of Energy and Water Resources (MoEWR) signed a series of protocols with international and domestic companies to construct solar power plants with a total capacity of 2,000 megawatts (MW) — over 25% of the country’s current total installed power capacity, which stands at about 6,000 MW.
Key agreements include:
· China’s Wuhan Building Material Industry signed a protocol to construct 500 MW of solar power capacity in the Sughd province. The company also proposed solutions for emissions control and renewable energy deployment, having implemented over 200 industrial projects worldwide.
· Tajikistan’s Ayon Energy agreed to build 500 MW of solar power stations across Sughd and Khatlon provinces, emphasizing the role of the private sector in green energy development.
· China’s Ejing Technology will develop 500 MW of solar capacity in Khatlon province, continuing the country’s strategy to diversify energy sources in high-sunlight regions.
· Russia’s Rosatom Renewable Energy signed a memorandum to launch joint projects totaling up to 500 MW in solar energy, including cooperation in training and knowledge exchange in renewable energy technologies.
A MoEWR stated that the agreements are aimed at boosting the country’s energy security and expanding renewable energy sources.
In addition to large-scale international partnerships, several local projects are underway. By the end of this year, a 3 MW solar plant is expected to go online in the village of Rozh in Shugnan district of the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), increasing the region’s total energy capacity by 7%.
Currently, the total installed capacity of power plants in GBAO — managed by the private company Pamir Energy — stands at around 45 MW.
In 2023, the government also announced the construction of a 600 MW solar power plant in GBAO’s Murgab district. Earlier this year, the Energy Ministry stated that two additional solar power plants with a combined capacity of 400 MW would be operational by 2027.
The ministry reiterated its strategic goal to increase the country’s solar and wind capacity by 1,500 MW by 2030.
Officials highlight that solar development is vital for reducing Tajikistan’s dependence on hydropower, which fluctuates seasonally. This is particularly critical in autumn and winter, when water levels in rivers drop, reducing hydropower output.
Despite having one of the most favorable climates for solar power generation, Tajikistan has yet to capitalize on its vast solar energy potential, which is estimated at approximately 25 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) annually. Currently, the resource is used only minimally, mainly for heating water.
Tajikistan’s geographic location — between 36°40′ and 41°05′ north latitude — places it in what meteorologists refer to as the "golden belt" of solar intensity.
According to the Agency of Hydrometeorology of Tajikistan (Hydromet), the country enjoys between 2,100 and 3,166 hours of sunshine each year, with 260 to 300 sunny days annually. These figures indicate a strong potential for solar power to serve as a reliable and sustainable alternative energy source.
While Tajikistan's wind energy potential is modest compared to its vast hydropower and solar resources, certain regions of the country offer favorable conditions for the installation of wind turbines.
According to expert estimates, the country’s technical wind energy potential stands at approximately 15,557 megawatts (MW), with an economically viable capacity estimated at 4,485 MW.
Specialists emphasize that incorporating wind energy technologies could help diversify Tajikistan’s energy mix, especially in remote and hard-to-reach areas where access to centralized electricity grids is limited.
As global interest in clean energy accelerates, experts suggest Tajikistan is well-positioned to expand its renewable energy portfolio, particularly in solar and wind, to complement its existing hydropower infrastructure and increase energy security.
