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ADB supports modernization of Uch–Kurgan hydropower plant

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million financing package to modernize aging equipment and improve power generation capacity at the Uch–Kurgan hydropower plant (HPP), the oldest of the six HPPs installed along the Naryn River cascade in the Kyrgyz Republic.

200,000 villagers in Tajikistan to benefit from local infrastructure improvements along CASA1000 transmission line

The villages are located along the transmission line supported by the Central Asia South Asia Electricity Transmission and Trade Project (CASA1000). An additional $2 million is being provided from the CASA1000 Multi-Donor Trust Fund, with funding by the UK’s Department for International Development and United States Agency for International Development.

World Bank supports rehabilitation of the Nurek Hydro Power Plant in Tajikistan

The rehabilitation of the Nurek Hydro Power Plant, which is the main asset of Tajikistan’s energy system, will help ensure a reliable supply of electricity to people and local enterprises in the cold season, and enable increased export of electricity in the summer months.

ADB supports private sector solar power development in Mongolia

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Leading Asia’s Private Infrastructure Fund signed an $18.7 million loan with Sermsang Power Corporation Public Company Limited and Tenuun Gerel Construction LLC to build, operate, and maintain a 15-megawatt solar power plant supplying electricity to Mongolia’s central grid system.

ADB, Baikonyr sign deal to develop solar power in Kazakhstan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed a $11.5 million loan in tenge equivalent with Baikonyr Solar Limited Liability Partnership (Baikonyr Solar LLP) to support the development of solar power in Kazakhstan and further enhance the country’s energy security through increased renewable sources.

ADB support key to strengthen Pakistan’s energy sector: Independent Evaluation

The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) support to Pakistan’s energy sector has produced positive results from investment programs supporting three key areas: conventional generation, power transmission, and, to a lesser extent, electricity distribution, according to a report by Independent Evaluation on the bank’s contribution to the country’s energy sector.

EBRD steps up support for renewable energy production in Kazakhstan

Renewable power generation is set to play a greater role in Kazakhstan’s energy mix as a result of financing led by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) for the construction of a new 50MW solar power plant in the south of the country.

ADB reaffirms commitment to support energy sector development in Afghanistan

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) reaffirmed its commitment to support Afghanistan’s energy development priorities at a ceremony organized by Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat to recognize the support of ADB and other development partners to the energy sector.

240,000 people in cities across Uzbekistan to benefit from improved heating and hot water services

Uzbekistan often experiences cold and harsh winters. A stable heat supply is therefore critical for ensuring the well-being of its citizens and for preventing environmental, safety, and health-related hazards.

EBRD invests in modern power generation in Uzbekistan

Power supply in south Uzbekistan will be significantly improved thanks to the creation of additional generation capacity at the existing Talimarjan power plant with the help of a sovereign loan of up to $240 million provided by the EBRD to JSC Uzbekenergo. The project will be the largest EBRD investment in Uzbekistan to date.