Department's projects

Project objective: To identify renewable energy (RES) sites and develop RES zones in the Kyrgyz Republic to promote the wider adoption of clean energy technologies from renewable sources.

This work was carried out as part of the USAID Power in Central Asia (PCA) project, implemented by Tetra Tech and the I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University (KSTU).

The project addressed the following objectives:

RES zones with significant potential resources were identified, located closest to open distribution units (ODUs), substations (SSs), and logistics links, which could be used for competitive procurement in the near future.

Renewable resource sites were identified for the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic that are most suitable for the development of large-scale wind and solar projects.

Training local specialists in the methodology and tools for conducting RES zone development studies has enhanced their competencies in data analysis, modeling, and planning.

Providing support for renewable energy project development, including the development of a regulatory framework, engineering solutions, and preliminary studies.

Creating mechanisms for interaction and information exchange between various government agencies and other stakeholders, simplifying the project approval and implementation process.

The project aims to assess the technical and economic feasibility of creating a distributed network of renewable energy-based charging infrastructure for electric vehicles, reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainable energy and transport development in Bishkek.

The project was implemented with the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea and the Korean Trade and Investment Promotion Agency (KOTRA) as part of a pre-feasibility study and pilot study.