The construction of a new Kara-Kul hydroelectric power station in the Toktogul district of the Jalal-Abad region of Kyrgyzstan is approaching the end – the project being implemented on the Kara-Suu River has already been completed by 80%, reports the Ministry of Energy of the Republic.
As of today, the main structure of the station is already ready. The main water intake structure has been completely erected, which will direct water flows to the turbines. The power frame of the station building was installed – columns and crane beams were installed, and the laying of metal structures of the upper structure and roof was completed. All large-scale excavation work, including site preparation and excavation, is also completely completed.
Now the builders have moved on to the final stage of installation work. The assembly of a pressure pipeline is being actively carried out, through which water under pressure will flow to hydraulic units. At the same time, equipment is being installed at the substation and concreting of the outlet channel, designed to discharge waste water back into the river. The installation of wall sandwich panels, which will provide thermal insulation of the building, and the installation of the remaining sections of equipment are being completed.
Key elements of the future station are already in place. The embedded parts for hydraulic turbines №1 and №2 – this is the basis, «heart» of the hydroelectric power station were delivered to the construction site. For their subsequent installation, an overhead crane capable of moving multi-ton equipment units has already been fully installed and is ready for operation.
After commissioning, which is scheduled for the end of 2025, the design capacity of the Kara-Kul hydroelectric power station will be 18 MW. This capacity will generate approximately 110 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.
