Central Asia solar System

How difficult is the energy transition in Central Asia?

The energy transition implies difficult political decisions that governments and societies are not fully ready for. It also requires enhanced regional cooperation and coordination that would allow Central Asian countries to have more diversified and reliable energy systems. The obstacles are substantial but not unsurmountable.

Are Central Asia's energy grids running down?

Energy grids in Central Asia, inherited from the Soviet times, are run down and ineffective. Major investments are needed for upgrading them and making them sufficiently flexible to integrate intermittent resources into national power systems.

Is there a green transition in Central Asia?

At present, there is an alignment of domestic, regional, and international factors conducive to making substantial progress in the green transition in Central Asia. In October 2022, the Program on Central Asia launched the Renewable Energy Transition in Central Asia (RETCA) project to support the transition to renewables in Central Asia.

What are the environmental challenges facing Central Asia?

Renewable Energy in Central Asia Context Five countries of Central Asia - Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan - face significant environmental challenges, including high levels of pollution and impacts of climate change.