Kyrgyzstan faces rising risks of electricity shortages as domestic consumption surges, according to the Eurasian Development Bank's March 2026 report.

Analysts note that Central Asia saw an average annual electricity consumption growth of 3.2% between 2014 and 2024. By 2030, regional demand could climb 40%, from 270 to 370 billion kilowatt-hours per year, The Caspian Post reports via Kyrgyz media.

Kyrgyzstan remains vulnerable due to heavy reliance on hydropower. Low water levels, especially during winter, reduce generation capacity and heighten the risk of shortages. Domestic consumption has already grown from 15.5 to 19.3 billion kWh and is projected to exceed 21 billion kWh by 2030.

Additional pressures come from urbanization, industrial expansion, mining, data centers, and the rising number of electric vehicles. The Eurasian Development Bank's report highlights aging energy infrastructure and insufficient generation capacity. Experts warn that without modernization and diversification of energy sources, the risk of blackouts will continue to rise.