Tajikistan plans to draw on Kazakhstan's experience in renewable energy projects. This was announced by Sharifa Khudobakhsh, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan, during the second meeting of the Permanent Commission on Cooperation between the parliaments of Tajikistan and Kazakhstan.
Deputy Minister Khudobakhsh emphasized the intention to leverage the expertise of Kazakhstan and neighbouring countries in constructing solar and wind power plants. Khudobakhsh stated that Tajikistan is enhancing cooperation with regional countries to implement "green" energy projects.
Khudobakhsh also noted that Kazakhstan is a dependable partner for Tajikistan in exporting liquefied gas, reinforcing the collaborative relationship between the two nations. President Emomali Rahmon has outlined plans for Tajikistan to transition into a "green country" by 2037. More than 98% of Tajikistan's electricity is derived from hydropower resources.
Starting from April 2024, solar panels are mandatory in the construction and renovation of buildings in Tajikistan, aligning with the country's commitment to expanding its renewable energy infrastructure and achieving its environmental objectives.
Earlier, Daryo reported that Kazakh energy sector to see over $38bn investment across 60 projects. The investment projects will primarily focus on commissioning new energy capacities, constructing gas processing facilities, expanding domestic refineries, developing renewable energy projects, and advancements in petrochemical production.
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