Kyrgyzstan and China Join Forces to Build Solar and Wind Power Plants

Kyrgyzstan and China have embarked on a major collaboration to enhance sustainable energy development by launching the construction of two new power plants.

The Kyrgyz National Investment Agency has stated that Kyrgyzstan is set to expand its renewable energy capacity with the construction of two new power plants, one solar and one wind, each boasting a capacity of 300 megawatts, The Caspian Post reports via local media.

The project is a result of a recently signed investment agreement between the Government of Kyrgyzstan and Shenzhen Energy Group Co., Ltd., a Chinese energy firm. The signing ceremony was attended by Kyrgyz Energy Minister Taalaibek Ibraev and representatives of Shenzhen Energy Group.

The National Investment Agency highlighted that this initiative forms part of Kyrgyzstan’s long-term strategy to develop sustainable and environmentally friendly energy sources. Construction is slated to begin in September 2025, with the new power plants expected to be operational by 2026.

Ibraev underscored the project’s importance in modernizing the country’s energy infrastructure while addressing pressing environmental concerns. He also emphasized the role of the plants in enhancing Kyrgyzstan’s energy security and supporting sustainable development goals.

Farhat Iminov, Director of the National Investment Agency, described the agreement as a major milestone for the nation’s energy sector and overall economic growth. He noted that the project reflects Kyrgyzstan’s ongoing commitment to transforming its economy through ecological initiatives.