Small Hydropower Plants Assessment in Central Districts, Khatlon, GBAO, Sugd

Funded by: MFA Norway,

Partners: Norsk Energi – Norway

Date: 2011

Review of current practices and the lessons learned from the operation of the existing plants. 17 pilot SHP plants were assessed around Tajikistan (covering Khatlon, GBAO, Sugd, and Central Subordination Districts).

Assessment included SHP plants technical condition, like type and age of turbines, actual energy generation, the condition of powerhouses, etc.

Based on the assessment, a set of recommendations were prepared on the capacity improvement of plants with minimum investment.

The results were presented to Ministry of Energy and Industry of RT and JSHC “Barki Tajik”.