Where is Kyrgyzstan building a new solar power plant?

Kyrgyzstan has launched the construction of a new solar power plant in the Kemin district of the Chui region, approximately 100 kilometers east of the capital, Bishkek. The plant will have a capacity of 100 MW and is expected to generate 155 million kWh of electricity annually.

Why is Kyrgyzstan launching a 200 MW solar plant?

Kyrgyzstan is blessed with abundant solar resources and we see this 200 MW plant being the first of a number of projects that will support the nation’s goals on emissions reductions, while increasing clean energy access and security.”

Does Kyrgyzstan have good solar energy potential?

Ibraev Taalaibek Omukeevich, Minister of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, said: “Today, the energy system of the Kyrgyz Republic faces challenges meeting the significant demand for electricity from all categories of consumers with our existing resources. At the same time, Kyrgyzstan has good solar energy potential.

What is IFC doing in Kyrgyz Republic?

IFC has been also supporting the government of the Kyrgyz Republic to assist it in designing a competitive tender for a PPP with an established airport operator to invest in the infrastructure of Manas International Airport. The Scaling Solar program has been a strong success and delivered competitive tariffs.