The construction of seven renewable energy facilities, comprising two wind farms and five solar power stations, has begun in the Issyk-Kul region of Kyrgyzstan, emerging as a central hub for green energy development in the country. This is reported by
Eurasia Today, a partner of TV BRICS.

These projects align with the country’s strategic shift towards environmentally friendly energy sources and are also aimed at drawing investment into the area. The most ambitious initiative is a solar power station in the village of Toru-Aygyr. Spanning 407 hectares, the station will have a capacity of 300 megawatts (MW). 

Simultaneously, a wind farm is being developed in the town of Balykchy. Covering an area of 9.8 hectares, it will have 100 wind turbines with a combined capacity of 200 MW. The initial phase of this project is estimated at US$250,000.

By the end of the year, a total of 18 small hydropower plants are scheduled for commissioning across the country. According to Deputy Minister of Energy Nurlan Sadykov, small-scale hydropower projects contribute to local energy independence, conserve water resources, and relieve pressure on major facilities. 

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