Interesting Facts About Electricity in Kyrgyzstan

Kyrgyzstan — A Hydropower Country

Kyrgyzstan has 162 billion kWh of water energy potential — 38% of Central Asia's reserves.

Key facts

• 88% of electricity comes from hydropower (12.77 billion kWh in 2024)
• Toktogul HPP (1,440 MW) produces at 16 tyiyn/kWh — 20x cheaper than Bishkek's CHP
• 7 major HPPs on the Naryn River
• Bishkek CHP has operated since 1961 — over 60 years!
• Consumption reached 18.3 billion kWh in 2024 — more than production
• 50+ new HPPs planned by 2030
• Cheapest electricity in Central Asia despite tariff increases