The power supply system of Kyrgyzstan dates back to the Soviet period; the country still receives energy mainly from hydroelectric power plants built 60-70 years ago. The head of the information policy service of the presidential administration of the Kyrgyz Republic, Dayyrbek Orunbekov, recalled this.

According to him, from independence until 2021, no large-scale reforms were carried out in the energy sector. The industry has accumulated debts, the equipment is outdated, and in three decades only one unit was launched at the hydroelectric power station «Kambar-Ata-2».

However, in recent years the situation has begun to change. A large-scale reform of the industry has been launched, the construction of new hydroelectric power stations has begun, and the goal — energy independence of the country has been set.

In 2024 alone, dozens of small and medium-sized hydroelectric power stations were put into operation, including «Bala-Saruu», «Kainama», «Kok-Art», «Ysyk-Ata». Preparations continue for the construction of a key project — hydroelectric power station «Kambar-Ata-1» with a capacity of 1860 MW, which should significantly increase the country’s generating capacity.

Special attention is paid to small hydroelectric power plants. Thanks to efforts to attract investors and create favorable conditions, dozens of projects are being implemented throughout the country. Many stations have already been launched in a short time, and some are being prepared for commissioning.

Orunbekov published a list of objects expected for launch:

Hydroelectric power plants planned for launch in 2025:

• «Leilek» hydroelectric power station – 6 MW (Batken region, Leilek district);
• «Kozho-Kayyr» hydroelectric power station – 0.6 MW (Batken region, Kadamzhai district);
• «Koisu» hydroelectric power station – 8.7 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Issyk-Kul region);
• «Sanarip» hydroelectric power station – 2 MW (Chui region, Moskovsky district);
• «Alai Hydro» hydroelectric power station – 4.4 MW (Osh region, Alai district);
• «Boz-Uchuk» hydroelectric power station – 5.54 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Ak-Suu district);
• «Avletim» hydroelectric power station – 2.6 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Aksy district);
• «Adyn-Unkur» hydroelectric power station – 0.85 MW (Osh region, Kara-Suu district);
• «Kara-Zhygach» hydroelectric power station – 1 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Toktogul district);
• «Aksy» hydroelectric power station – 4.75 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Aksy district);
• «Ysyk-Ata-2» hydroelectric power station – 4 MW (Chui region, Ysyk-Ata district);
• «Shamshy» hydroelectric power station – 1.7 MW (Chui region, Chui district);
• «Konduk» hydroelectric power station – 5.3 MW (Osh region, Kara-Kuldzha district);
• «Ken-Tor-1» hydroelectric power station – 1.3 MW (Chui region, Ysyk-Ata district);
• hydroelectric power stations «Karagay-Bulak-1» and «Karagay-Bulak-2» – 2 MW each (Chui region, Ysyk-Ata district);
• «Sokuluk» HPP-3 – 9.5 MW (Chui region, Sokuluk district);
• «Tuyuk» hydroelectric power station – 5.9 MW (Chui region, Sokuluk district).

Hydroelectric power stations expected by 2026:

• «Zhergez» hydroelectric power station – 6.2 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Ak-Suu district);
• «Turgent» hydroelectric power station – 26 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Ak-Suu district);
• «Jeti-Oguz» hydroelectric power station – 6.7 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Jeti-Oguz district);
• «GreenEnergy» hydroelectric power station – 3.8 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Issyk-Kul district);
• «Maili-Suu» hydroelectric power station – 26 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Maili-Suu);
• «Ak-Terek» hydroelectric power station – 4 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Jeti-Oguz district);
• «Orto-Tokoy» hydroelectric power station – 21 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Tonsky district);
• «Karakul» hydroelectric power station – 18 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Toktogul district);
• «Tyup» hydroelectric power station – 9 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Tyupsky district);
• «Ak-Suu-2» HPP – 7.2 MW (Chui region, Moskovsky district);
• «Ak-Suu-3» hydroelectric power station – 17.66 MW (Chui region, Moskovsky district);
• «Leninpol» hydroelectric power station – 2.3 MW (Talas region, Bakai-Ata district).

Hydroelectric power stations planned by 2027:

• «Okhna» hydroelectric power station – 18.65 MW (Osh region, Kadamzhai district);
• «Jerooy» hydroelectric power station – 28 MW (Talas region, Talas district);
• «Zhardy – Kayyndy» hydroelectric power station – 10 MW (Chui region, Panfilovsky district);
• «Chandalash» hydroelectric power station – 30 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Ala-Bukinsky district);
• «Nookat-1» and «Nookat-2» – 7.93 MW each (Osh region, Nookat district);
• «Chon-Kemin» hydroelectric power station – 25 MW (Chui region, Kemin district);
• «Chon Ak-Suu-1» and «Chon Ak-Suu-2» – 7.78 and 12.73 MW (Issyk-Kul region, Tyupsky district);
• «Bultuke» hydroelectric power station – 2.96 MW (Chui region, Moskovsky district);
• «Ak-Suu-1» HPP – 8.9 MW (Chui region, Moskovsky district);
• «Papan» hydroelectric power station – 25 MW (Osh region, Kara-Su district);
• «Sary-Tash» hydroelectric power station – 1 MW (Jalal-Abad region, Bazar-Korgon district);
• «Buiga» hydroelectric power station – 6 MW (Osh region, Kara-Kuldzha district).

Hydroelectric power stations planned for 2028–2030:

• «Konorchok» hydroelectric power station – 4.8 MW (Chui region, Ysyk-Ata district);
• «Kyzyl-Suu» hydroelectric power station – 5.1 MW (Chui region, Ysyk-Ata district);
• «Kyshtuut» hydroelectric power station – 9.8 MW (Batken region, Batken district);
• «Kichi-Kemin» hydroelectric power station – 6 MW (Chui region, Keminsky district);
• «Tomonku Tar» hydroelectric power station – 19 MW (Osh region, Kara-Kuldzha district).