Why should Tajikistan invest in hydropower?

Tajikistan’s geographic proximity to some of the world’s fastest-growing energy markets means that investing in developing its hydropower potential can contribute to regional energy security and the clean energy transition, in addition to addressing Tajikistan’s high vulnerability to climate change and natural disasters.

Why is Tajikistan transforming its energy system?

This report backs the transformation of Tajikistan’s energy system, which is capable of achieving energy sector development goals that will provide affordable, secure and clean energy for its population and neighbouring markets, while contributing to the region’s energy transition and climate change goals. 1.

Is Tajikistan part of EU4Energy?

Tajikistan is one of the focus countries of the EU4Energy programme, which is being implemented by the IEA and the European Union along with the Energy Community Secretariat and the Energy Charter Secretariat.

How has Tajikistan improved its energy security?

In addition, from 2018, Uzbekistan restarted gas exports to Tajikistan while Tajikistan has resumed electricity exports to Uzbekistan. In order to improve its energy security (i.e. to deal with HPP seasonality and natural gas shortages), Tajikistan has been actively adding coal-fired generation.

What is the IEA energy sector review of Tajikistan?

IEA. All rights reserved. This International Energy Agency (IEA) energy sector review of Tajikistan was conducted under the auspices of the EU4Energy programme, which is being implemented by the IEA and the European Union, along with the Energy Community Secretariat and the Energy Charter Secretariat.

What are the challenges facing Tajikistan's energy sector?

Specific challenges facing Tajikistan’s energy sector include the isolation of its energy supply system from those of other Central Asian countries, resulting in seasonal electricity deficiency and limited energy export potential, which has destabilised the country’s energy and economic security.