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02/17/2026, 15:09An eco-technological plant that generates electricity by recycling solid waste at the Bishkek landfill currently produces an average of 28–29 megawatts of power. This was announced by the mayor of Bishkek, Aibek Junushaliyev.
According to him, given the electricity shortage and the energy holding company's appeal, the plant is effectively operating as a full-fledged source of generation.
"Today we are generating almost 29-30 megawatts, and we are steadily supplying up to 27 megawatts to the grid. On average, this is 28-29 megawatts, 24/7," he said.
In fact, we are talking about round-the-clock stable generation. For a city that regularly faces power shortages during peak periods, this is an additional reserve in the energy balance.
The total investment in the project amounted to $95 million. According to the mayor, when selecting equipment, the city focused on the highest environmental standards — the requirements of the EU and China, with Chinese standards for smoke emissions being considered more stringent.
The plant was built based on the model of a facility in Changsha. Before making a decision, media representatives and bloggers visited a similar facility to familiarise themselves with the technology.
