Does Kyrgyzstan have solar energy?

Kyrgyzstan’s geographic location and climatic conditions are quite favourable for the broader development of solar energy, evident in solar radiation maps.

Who has power in Kyrgyzstan?

Executive power in Kyrgyzstan lies with the government, its subordinate ministries, state committees, administrative agencies and local administrations. In the energy sector, the government: Grants and transfers property rights, and rights for use of water, minerals and other energy resources.

How much energy does Kyrgyzstan produce?

Kyrgyzstan’s total primary energy supply (TPES) was 3.9 million tonnes of oil equivalent (Mtoe) in 2015 and reached 4.6 Mtoe in 2018. Total final consumption (TFC) totalled 4.2 Mtoe in 2018, and is growing rapidly (+72% since 2008). In 2018, domestic energy production was 2.3 Mtoe, consisting mostly of hydropower (53%) and coal production (37%).

Which sector consumes the most energy in Kyrgyzstan?

Residential sector is the largest energy consuming sector in the country, followed by transport and industry. Electricity consumption per capita, although sometimes limited by power outages, increased by more than 45% from 2010 to 2018. Renewables contribute to 27% (2018) of Kyrgyzstan’s energy mix.

Is Kyrgyzstan a member of the World Trade Organization?

Kyrgyzstan has been a member of the World Trade Organization since 1998, and it joined the Russian Federation (“Russia”), Belarus, Armenia and Kazakhstan in the Eurasian Customs Union in 2015. The energy sector represents 4% of GDP and 16% of industrial production, and hydropower accounts for two-thirds of energy production.

What is Kyrgyzstan's energy saving potential?

Kyrgyzstan’s energy saving potential is significant: it is estimated that rehabilitation and modernisation can save up to 25% of electricity and 15% of heat.