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Tajikistan has unveiled its first national Green Energy Roadmap at the 3rd International Conference on “Prospects for the Development of Renewable Energy in the Republic of Tajikistan,” which took place in Dushanbe from June 23-25, 2025, as reported by Asia-Plus. This roadmap, co-developed by the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources of Tajikistan (MoEWR) and the United Nations Economic and Social Commission for Asia and the Pacific (UNESCAP), outlines strategic pathways to achieve the 7th Sustainable Development Goal (SDG 7) — ensuring access to affordable, reliable, sustainable, and modern energy for all.
### A Milestone Strategy for a Green Future
According to Manouchehr Safarzoda, the Deputy Minister of Energy and Water Resources, this document represents a significant advancement in enhancing national energy security and accelerating the transition to a green economy. “This strategy is designed to fit Tajikistan’s unique climate, technological infrastructure, and social needs,” Safarzoda stated during the conference. “It will serve as a foundation for long-term sustainable development.”
The roadmap is centered on three main pillars:
1. Improving energy efficiency, particularly in residential housing.
2. Modernizing outdated heating and cooking systems, replacing them with modern, predominantly electric alternatives.
3. Expanding renewable energy sources, including hydropower, solar, wind, and bioenergy, all with the long-term objective of achieving net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
### Unlocking Tajikistan’s Renewable Potential
Currently, Tajikistan ranks 6th globally for the percentage of electricity generated from renewable sources, with an impressive 98% of its electricity coming from hydropower. However, the country has only harnessed 5% of its hydropower potential, which is estimated at 527 billion kWh per year, indicating significant opportunities for growth in the renewable sector.
In addition to hydropower, experts have identified the country’s considerable solar potential of 369,600 MW and wind potential of 4,485 MW, creating new avenues for investment and development in green energy.
### Conference Brings Together Key Stakeholders
The three-day event was organized by the Ministry of Energy, with support from the Renewable Energy Association of Tajikistan and international partners. It gathered government officials, scientists, civil society representatives, and international organizations to discuss policies, technologies, and investment strategies aimed at expanding the use of renewables throughout the country.
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