Dushanbe, November 20, 2024 — The Europe Today: Tajikistan’s electricity exports amounted to over $3.8 million in October 2024, according to the Agency for Statistics. Over the first ten months of the year, the country exported electricity worth more than $102.4 million. However, this figure represents a decrease of 3.2% ($3.4 million) compared to the same period in 2023. Electricity accounted for 6.6% of Tajikistan’s total exports from January to October.
During the ten-month period, Tajikistan generated over 18.6 billion kWh of electricity, marking a 1.2% increase compared to the previous year. Despite this growth, Barqi Tojik, the state power company, reports that electricity is being supplied in small quantities to Afghanistan during the autumn and winter months. Supply agreements with Uzbekistan, in contrast, are valid only during the summer.
Domestic electricity limitations have been a pressing issue, with rural residents in Tajikistan experiencing restricted access since late September. In many villages, electricity is provided for just three hours in the morning and five hours in the evening. This issue does not extend to the Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Region (GBAO), whose energy system operates independently under the management of the private company Pamir Energy.
The restricted power supply has also impacted retail businesses and small enterprises, exacerbating economic challenges and creating widespread discontent among rural communities. As winter approaches, addressing these limitations and stabilizing energy access will remain critical to mitigating further economic impact and ensuring essential services across the country.
