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05/04/2026, 10:30The modernization of the energy infrastructure continues in the Issyk-Kul region, with the primary goal of reducing electricity losses and improving the reliability of power supply. The work is being carried out as part of reforms by the Ministry of Energy.
According to the Issyk-Kul branch of the National Electric Grid of Kyrgyzstan, the modernization has affected one of the region’s key power system nodes—the 220/110/10 kV “Issyk-Kul” substation. Here, outdated equipment has been replaced with modern relay protection and automation panels.
The infrastructure upgrade directly impacts the efficiency of electricity transmission. According to energy experts, maintenance and modernization efforts will reduce grid losses by 5–7%. At the same time, the number of emergency outages will decrease (by 20–30%), and the time required to resolve them will be cut in half.
In addition, the risk of equipment damage will decrease by up to 25%, which will extend its service life and improve the stability of the power supply. New protection systems ensure more accurate detection of overloads, short circuits, and other abnormal situations, reducing technical losses in the grids.
At the same time, large-scale preparations are underway for the fall-winter period. In the region, maintenance is planned for more than 44,500 pieces of equipment at 61 high-voltage substations. To date, work has been completed on 1,500 units.
The company emphasizes that the Issyk-Kul substation is the region’s main power supply hub, so its modernization plays a key role in ensuring a stable supply of electricity to consumers.
