Tajikistan's power generation company, Barqi Tojik, has attributed the shortage of electricity during the autumn-winter period to the country's increasing standard of living, according to statements made by top manager Mahmadumar Asozoda in Dushanbe on February 13. The surge in electricity consumption is directly linked to improvements in citizens' living conditions, leading to a higher demand for energy resources, ASIA-Plus reported.
Asozoda highlighted the inability of Barqi Tojik to fully meet the escalating demand for electricity, exacerbated by rapid population growth and improved living standards. Despite efforts to address these challenges, including the utilization of hydropower resources from the Vakhsh River to power the Nurek hydropower plant, power rationing persists, particularly in rural areas.
While some critics have raised concerns about electricity exports potentially undermining domestic supply, Asozoda refuted these claims, emphasizing that exports to Afghanistan during the autumn-winter period are minimal and primarily aimed at ensuring the safety of infrastructure. Official statistics corroborate this, indicating a decrease in electricity exports to Afghanistan during the colder months.
President Emomali Rahmon underscored the government's commitment to enhancing the country's power infrastructure, with significant investments directed towards the rehabilitation of power grids. However, challenges persist, with electricity losses and rationing remaining prevalent issues despite decades of efforts to address them.
Despite the longstanding challenges, efforts by entities like Pamir Energy Company to provide uninterrupted electricity supply in regions like the Gorno Badakhshan Autonomous Region demonstrate the potential for localized solutions to alleviate the impact of power shortages on vulnerable communities.
Earlier Daryo reported that President Emomali Rahmon of Tajikistan held a significant meeting with Mohammed Nasser Al-Hajri, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Nebras Power, during his official visit to Qatar on January 21. The talks primarily revolved around enhancing trade, economic collaboration, and investment opportunities between Tajikistan and Qatar. President Rahmon emphasized the importance of the meeting, underscoring its potential to advance the utilization of renewable energy and the advancement of a sustainable "green economy" within Tajikistan. Tajikistan possesses significant yet untapped opportunities in renewable energy, notably in solar and wind power. To capitalize on these opportunities, the government has endorsed the "Green Economy Development Strategy for 2023-2037," which delineates a comprehensive roadmap for sustainable growth.
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