Tajikistan is among the world leaders in the production of “green” energy, as about 95% of the country’s electricity is generated by hydropower plants. This was reported by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan following the participation of Deputy Minister Sharif Mahmadzoda at the Baku Energy Forum.
In Baku on June 1, Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan Sharif Mahmadzoda spoke at the plenary session of ministers on “International Cooperation for a Sustainable and Diversified Energy Future” and also participated in a ministerial dialogue on promoting the energy transition based on renewable energy sources in Central Asia.
“For the Republic of Tajikistan, the energy transition is not only part of the global climate agenda, but also a strategic condition for national development, energy security, industrial growth, and improving the quality of life of the population,” he said.
According to him, renewable hydropower forms the basis of the country’s energy sector.
At the same time, Tajikistan’s hydropower potential is estimated at about 527 billion kWh per year, of which only a small part has been developed — about 4%.
The deputy minister also noted that climate change, glacier melting, seasonal fluctuations in river flows, and the growing demand for electricity require diversification of the energy balance, modernization of infrastructure, and broader adoption of solar, wind, and other renewable technologies.
The importance of regional cooperation in the energy sector was also emphasized at the forum. The Ministry of Energy noted that the reconnection of Tajikistan to the Unified Energy System of Central Asia and the implementation of the CASA-1000 project are important factors for the development of the regional clean energy market and strengthening energy interconnectedness in Central and South Asia.
