Does Kyrgyzstan have solar energy?

Kyrgyzstan’s geographic location and climatic conditions are quite favourable for the broader development of solar energy, evident in solar radiation maps.

How much energy does Kyrgyzstan produce?

Kyrgyzstan’s total primary energy supply (TPES) was 3.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2015 and reached 4.6 Mtoe in 2018. Total final consumption (TFC) totalled 4.2 Mtoe in 2018, and is growing rapidly (+72% since 2008). In 2018, domestic energy production was 2.3 Mtoe, consisting mostly of hydropower (53%) and coal production (37%).

How much money did the Kyrgyz project cost?

The project was funded by the state, and the budget reportedly did not exceed KGS 2.5 million (about USD 36.6 thousand at the exchange rate of the National Bank of the Kyrgyz Republic as of 18 April 2017: USD 1 = KGS 68 2881).

Does Kyrgyzstan charge a pollution fee?

However, Kyrgyzstan charges a fee for pollution; the methodology for pollution fees was approved by the government in 2011. In the oil, gas and coal extraction industries, the level of environmental protection is considered low due to insufficient regulation and legislation.

How many kW does a solar panel generate?

UNDP solar panel installation on the roof of the UN House in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan. Photo: UNDP Kyrgyzstan The installed capacity of the solar plant is 10 kW and the total battery capacity is 8 kW. In one year (from February 20, 2019, to February 20, 2020), solar panels generated 10,977 kW of electricity.

Where does power come from in Kyrgyzstan?

In Kyrgyzstan’s predominantly mountainous terrain, winds of constant direction and strength sufficient for power generation can only be found in remote and sparsely populated areas.