KHNP Completes Solar Power and ESS Project in Tajikistan

Korea Hydro & Nuclear Power (KHNP) has finalized the construction of a solar power generation and energy storage system (ESS) project in Tajikistan, advancing renewable energy collaboration between South Korea and the Central Asian nation. Announced on October 20, the project's completion in the Sughd and Gorno-Badakhshan regions covered the installation of 3-megawatt (MW) solar power facilities and 0.5-megawatt-hour (MWh) ESS units.

Funded through South Korea’s official development assistance (ODA) program and managed by the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), the initiative aimed to alleviate electricity shortages plaguing the two regions. This development is expected to enhance electricity supply and ease residents' daily inconveniences, marking an important stride in expanding renewable energy use in Tajikistan, where MW-scale power generation facilities were previously absent.

KHNP leveraged its technical expertise and project management experience from past projects, deploying South Korean equipment during construction. The company intends to utilize the operational data gathered from the facilities to bolster the technological prowess of South Korean firms and elevate their market competitiveness. Looking ahead, KHNP intends to pursue additional renewable energy ventures across Central Asia, encompassing solar and hydropower projects, and leverage its existing cooperation network with Tajikistan’s government and energy institutions to explore further opportunities and bolster its presence in the regional energy market.

Gong Young-gon, head of KHNP’s Hydrogen and Convergence Energy Division, emphasized the project's significance in improving local electricity supply conditions and fortifying the foundation for ongoing energy cooperation between South Korea and Tajikistan.