Bishkek, Jan. 28, 2026. /Kabar/. Eight small hydroelectric power plants with a total capacity of 44.59 MW were commissioned in Kyrgyzstan in 2025, Ministry of Energy reports.
According to the ministry, these include the Kara-Kul hydroelectric power plant, owned by Chakan Hydroelectric Power Plant, whose grand opening took place on October 27, 2025, with the participation of President Sadyr Zhaparov.
In addition, Chakan HPP is currently actively constructing three more facilities: the Orto-Tokoi, Papan, and Nizhnyaya Tara hydroelectric power plants. Although small hydroelectric power plants cannot completely relieve the load on large power plants, they make a significant contribution to ensuring the country's energy security and reducing electricity shortages.
It is noted that in 2025, the country's small hydroelectric power plants generated over 400 million kWh of electricity. Of this, over 41 million kWh came from eight new plants launched last year.
"Chakan HPP intends to continue its work on developing small hydropower, constructing new facilities, and improving the reliability of existing capacity," the statement says.