Why is energy policy important in Kyrgyzstan?

The current energy policy is considered as one of the key barriers to the developing the renewable energy sector in Kyrgyzstan. Hence, there is an immediate need to evaluate the formulated energy policy to investigate gaps and uncertainties.

What is Kyrgyz energy policy?

Outlook to the Kyrgyz energy policy To unleash the RE capacity, the Kyrgyz government introduced the law titled “Renewable energy sources (RES)” in December 2008 ( Ministry of justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2008 ). Kyrgyzstan was the first country in Central Asia who implement RE-based law.

What are the objects of regulation in Kyrgyz Republic?

According to the law, objects of regulation are: “production, consumption, and sale of heat, electric energy and fuel using renewable energy sources, as well as the production and supply of equipment and technologies in the field of renewable energy source” ( Ministry of justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2008 ).

Are untapped re sources a solution to energy issues in Kyrgyzstan?

It is also mentioned that the untapped RE sources are the solution to resolve the energy issues of Kyrgyzstan. However, the recent theoretical development identified that the current energy policy is considered as one of the key barriers for the development the RE sector in Kyrgyzstan.

Why is Kyrgyzstan's energy sector deteriorating?

in Kyrgyzstan.Deteriorating infrastructureThe deterioration of energy sector infrastructure coupled with the financial crisis in the energy system will eventually lead either to a significant decrease in the quality of produ

Why does Kyrgyzstan need a new focus on hydropower generation?

The Kyrgyz government needs to change the focus from hydropower generation as it suffers from variable hydrology and seasonal demand issues towards more diversified and reliable energy resources to produce power. On the contrary, Kyrgyzstan is blessed with plentiful renewable energy (RE) resources (other than hydro resources) ( IEA, 2020 ).