Bishkek, Nov. 18, 2025 /Kabar/. Construction of Kyrgyzstan's first wind farm in Balykchy, Issyk-Kul Region, is rapidly progressing. The first turbine has already been fully installed, and work is currently underway to connect it to the National Electric Grids (NEGK).
Construction of the wind farm began in June of this year, marking a historic milestone, as no industrial wind farm projects had previously been implemented in Kyrgyzstan.
The wind farm is being developed by the local company Metrum TEK in the Karakol SEZ, near Balykchy. The investor has contributed $100 million in its own funds to develop the national energy sector.
The wind farm is designed to have a capacity of 100 megawatts and will be built in two phases:
- Phase I – 21 turbines, totaling 50 megawatts;
- Phase II will include an additional 20 turbines, each rated at 2.5 megawatts.
Once operational, the wind farm will be able to produce up to 250 million kWh of energy annually, ensuring a stable power supply for the entire region and reducing the burden on traditional energy resources. The wind farm will not only supply electricity to Issyk-Kul region but will also export it as part of the CASA-1000 project.
The wind farm's operation will prevent pollution equivalent to the emissions from 35,000 cars annually. This means less carbon dioxide, smog, acid rain, and respiratory diseases.