New Solar Power Plants Inaugurated in VMKB and Sughd, Strengthening Tajikistan’s Energy Security Amid Deepening Tajikistan-Korea Partnership

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…