$21 million ADB grant to expand Tajikistan hydropower plant

• 3 months ago (2024-08-14)
• David Flin

Asia 892 Hydropower 131

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The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $21 million grant as additional financing to expand the supply of renewable energy in Tajikistan by modernising the Golovnaya hydropower plant.

Yevgeniy Zhukov, ADB Director General for Central and West Asia, said: “The electricity from the Golovnaya hydropower plant goes to national and regional grids, benefitting Tajikistan and neighbouring countries. ADB’s support improves regional energy security, contributing to inclusive, sustainable economic growth and balanced regional development.”

The power generation of Unit 4 at the Golovnaya hydropower plant will be replaced. Unit 4 ceased operation in 2019 due to damage in its mechanical equipment.

With the hydropower plant’s modernization, its installed capacity will increase from 240 MW to 274 MW by 2026.