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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's energy sector prone to supply shocks?

However, Tajikistan's energy sector is prone to supply shocks, due to seasonal shortages. Energy policy focuses on providing uninterrupted energy access to all users while improving regional co‑operation and energy sector efficiency, but significant domestic and foreign investment will be necessary for continued energy sector development.

Can Tajikistan become a net energy exporter?

The Government of Tajikistan aims to transform itself from a net energy importer to a net energy exporter, on the strength of its potential for hydropower and solar power production. According to the World Bank, Tajikistan’s power production is 92 percent hydropower, six percent hydrocarbon, and two percent from other sources.

Will Tajikistan and Uzbekistan be able to supply electricity to Afghanistan?

In recent weeks, both Tajikistan and Uzbekistan have signed agreements with Afghanistan on energy supplies in 2022, despite unplanned outages. For a short period of time this week, Uzbekistan’s supply of electricity to neighboring Afghanistan was reduced by 60 percent without notice due to a technical problem at the Marjan power station.