On September 27, two new 3-megawatt (MW) Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants, each paired with a 0.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) — one in Rozh Village, Shughnan District, Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (VMKB), located at an elevation of 2,665 metres above sea level, and one in Shurob, Isfara City, Sughd Region — have been […]
On September 27, two new 3-megawatt (MW) Solar Photovoltaic Power Plants, each paired with a 0.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) — one in Rozh Village, Shughnan District, Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (VMKB), located at an elevation of 2,665 metres above sea level, and one in Shurob, Isfara City, Sughd Region — have been formally inaugurated online, marking an important step towards strengthening the reliability and resilience of Tajikistan’s electricity supply. The inauguration ceremony was held in the presence of the Founder of Peace and National Unity, Leader of the Nation , President of the Republic of Tajikistan, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon.
3 MW Rozh Photovoltaic Power Plant, with a 0.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
The plant delivers additional generation capacity to the region’s electricity networks, strengthening the reliability and quality of electricity supply.
3 MW Shurob Photovoltaic Power Plant, Isfara City, with a 0.5 MWh Battery Energy Storage System (BESS)
The plant provides the Shurob Industrial Town in Isfara City with a reliable electricity supply.
The Rozh and Shurob Solar Power Plants were developed with the support of the Government of the Republic of Korea, through the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT), which financed the supply of the solar power plant equipment and associated civil works. Pamir Energy was responsible for the overall implementation and delivery of both projects in close coordination with the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan.
The new solar facility will contribute to addressing one of VMKB’s most persistent energy challenges: the seasonal mismatch between electricity demand and hydropower generation. During winter, electricity demand rises significantly, particularly for heating, while water availability for hydropower generation declines. This creates additional pressure on the region’s power system precisely when electricity is most needed.
The Rozh Solar Power Plant will provide additional generation during daylight hours, enabling Pamir Energy to supplement hydropower generation with solar energy and optimise the use of available water resources.
Solar generation during the day can reduce the need to rely exclusively on hydropower at those hours, allowing available water resources to be managed more efficiently during periods of higher demand, particularly in the evening.
In Sughd Region, the Shurob Photovoltaic Power Plant will strengthen the reliability of the electricity supply serving the Shurob Industrial Town in Isfara City, supporting the continued operation and growth of local industrial and economic activity.
Mr. Daler Juma, Minister of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan, highlighted the importance of diversifying VMKB’s energy mix:
“Every winter, as demand for heating pushes the power system to its limits, VMKB faces the challenge of meeting increased electricity demand while hydropower generation is constrained by lower water availability. Both solar plants provide an important additional source of renewable energy for their particular regions. By generating electricity from solar power during the day, they will help us use our water resources more efficiently and strengthen the reliability of electricity supply for the people of VMKB and Sughd.”
Mr. Jon Song Shik, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the Republic of Korea to the Republic of Tajikistan, remarked:
On September 16, the first Korea-Central Asia Summit and the Korea-Tajikistan Summit were held in Seoul. To attend these two Summits, Tajik President Emomali Rahmon made his first visit to Seoul in 11 years. On this occasion, the bilateral relationship between Tajikistan and Korea was, for the first time, elevated to a “Comprehensive Partnership” since the establishment of diplomatic ties in 1992. The two countries agreed to expand cooperation in trade and investment, railway and transport infrastructure, critical minerals, artificial intelligence and digital transformation, climate action, and people-to-people exchanges.
In this regard, the completion of the solar power plants in the VMKB and Sughd Regions holds profound significance. The new solar plants will provide the VMKB and Sughd Regions with more reliable electricity, further improve the quality of life for the people of Rozh Village and Shurob Industrial Town, and contribute to expanding the use of renewable energy and diversifying energy sources.
Building on these solar power plants, it is highly anticipated that the bilateral relationship between Tajikistan and Korea in the energy and infrastructure sectors will deepen further.
Mr. Raim Amrikhon, General Director of Pamir Energy, said the project forms part of the company’s broader efforts to strengthen the resilience and sustainability of VMKB’s power system:
“The Rozh Solar Power Plant is an important addition to Pamir Energy’s generation portfolio and to our efforts to strengthen energy security in VMKB. We are proud that, together with KIAT and OJSC ‘Shabakahoi taqsimoti barq’, we completed this project beyond our traditional concession area, particularly in Isfara. By adding solar generation during daylight hours, we can optimise the use of our hydropower resources and improve the resilience of the system during the challenging winter period. The project also demonstrates the potential of high-altitude renewable energy resources to contribute to the region’s long-term energy needs.”
The commissioning of the Rozh and Shurob Solar Power Plants, represents an important investment in both energy infrastructure and community well-being across VMKB and Sughd Region. As Tajikistan continues to face the combined challenges of growing electricity demand, seasonal hydrological variability and the need for greater energy resilience, the Rozh and Shurob Solar Power Plants add a new source of clean generation to the country’s energy system and contribute to a more diversified and sustainable electricity supply.
About the Construction of Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Devices in Sughd Region and VMKB
The Construction of Solar Power Plants and Energy Storage Devices in Sughd Region and the VMKB is carried out under a Protocol signed between the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of the Republic of Tajikistan and the Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT). The main objective of the project is to improve the reliability of electricity supply for residents of Sughd Region and VMKB, through the construction of solar power plants with a combined capacity of 6 MW and battery energy storage systems with a combined capacity of 1 MWh.
About KIAT
The Korea Institute for Advancement of Technology (KIAT) is a public agency under the Republic of Korea’s Ministry of Trade, Industry and Energy, supporting international cooperation projects in industrial technology, energy, and infrastructure. Through this partnership, KIAT financed the supply of the solar power plant equipment and associated civil works for the Solar Power Plants.
About Pamir Energy
Pamir Energy Company (PEC) was established in 2002 through a Concession Agreement between the Government of Tajikistan and OJSC “Pamir Energy”, as a Public-Private Partnership (PPP) — the first of its kind in Central Asia. The company’s initial capitalization of USD 37.4 million was structured through a combination of loan, equity, and grant financing provided by international development partners. PEC is responsible for the generation, transmission, and distribution of electricity across the Viloyati Mukhtori Kuhistoni Badakhshon (VMKB) of Tajikistan, and works in close coordination with the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan and international development partners. Since its establishment, Pamir Energy’s cumulative investment has grown to approximately USD 278 million across more than 35 projects, and installed generation capacity has increased threefold — from 24 MW to 72 MW. Before the company’s establishment, only 13 percent of VMKB had access to electricity; today, that figure stands at 100 percent.
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