Why is energy policy important in Kyrgyzstan?

The current energy policy is considered as one of the key barriers to the developing the renewable energy sector in Kyrgyzstan. Hence, there is an immediate need to evaluate the formulated energy policy to investigate gaps and uncertainties.

Does Kyrgyzstan have a good power supply?

According to the results of the quality of energy delivering services survey in Kyrgyzstan made by the National Statistical Committee in 2015, “only 11.8 % of households had uninterrupted power supply, while 64.4 % had power cut several times a year and 0.5 % had daily power cuts” (National Statistical Committee of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2017).

Are untapped re sources a solution to energy issues in Kyrgyzstan?

It is also mentioned that the untapped RE sources are the solution to resolve the energy issues of Kyrgyzstan. However, the recent theoretical development identified that the current energy policy is considered as one of the key barriers for the development the RE sector in Kyrgyzstan.

Why is Kyrgyzstan's energy sector deteriorating?

in Kyrgyzstan.Deteriorating infrastructureThe deterioration of energy sector infrastructure coupled with the financial crisis in the energy system will eventually lead either to a significant decrease in the quality of produ

What is Kyrgyz energy policy?

Outlook to the Kyrgyz energy policy To unleash the RE capacity, the Kyrgyz government introduced the law titled “Renewable energy sources (RES)” in December 2008 (Ministry of justice of the Kyrgyz Republic, 2008). Kyrgyzstan was the first country in Central Asia who implement RE-based law.

Why is Kyrgyzstan a re-based country?

Kyrgyzstan was the first country in Central Asia who implement RE-based law. It was the first source that regulates the country's renewable energy sector in terms of legal, organizational, economic, and financial relations.