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06/14/2026, 22:43On June 14, during a working visit to the Issyk-Kul region, President Sadyr Japarov took part in the commissioning ceremony for the first phase of the 175 MW “ROX Issyk-Kul” solar power plant in the village of Kyzyl-Oruk.
Speaking at the ceremony, the head of state noted that the project has become a shining example of successful investment cooperation between Kyrgyzstan and Vietnam. According to him, ROX Group’s international experience in the renewable energy sector contributes not only to the development of the country’s energy infrastructure but also to the professional development of domestic specialists.
The President emphasized that Kyrgyzstan is consistently developing a green economy and expanding the use of renewable energy sources.
“Our country has significant potential in the fields of solar, hydro, and wind energy. This project is one of the major and strategically important initiatives for the effective use of these opportunities”, — noted Sadyr Zhaparov.
According to the data provided, the total investment in the construction of a solar power plant with a design capacity of 1,900 MW will amount to approximately $1.5 billion. $131 million in investments is earmarked for the implementation of the first phase with a capacity of 175 MW, of which more than $80 million has already been disbursed.
During the construction of the first phase of the project, over 250 Kyrgyz citizens were employed. After the plant is fully operational, it is planned to create about 150 permanent jobs.
In addition, ROX Group will transfer 1% of the revenue generated from electricity sales to the budgets of the Toru-Aigyr and Tamchy aiyl aimaks, in addition to the mandatory payments for land use.
According to the president, the plant is already connected to Kyrgyzstan’s Unified Energy System and has supplied 28.7 million kWh of electricity to the grid. Once the first phase reaches its design capacity, annual generation will amount to approximately 295 million kWh.
One of the facility’s key features is its energy storage system, which will allow the generated energy to be stored and fed into the power grid during periods of peak demand.
The head of state also noted that the plant’s launch will save up to 362 million cubic meters of water annually in the Toktogul Reservoir. Once the entire 1,900 MW project is completed, annual water savings could reach 3.9 billion cubic meters.
According to Sadyr Zhaparov, the implementation of the project confirms Kyrgyzstan’s investment attractiveness and the high level of trust international partners have in the republic.
Kyrgyzstan is consistently developing a green economy and expanding the use of renewable energy sources.
