Bishkek, Kyrgyz Republic – On 4 November 2024, the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic issued an important order titled “On the Development of Micro-Scale Renewable Energy”.

The document provides for widespread use of renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies across various sectors, including social infrastructure, residential buildings, government institutions, and private enterprises, as well as creation of favourable conditions and incentives for investors and local businesses to mitigate the energy system’s capacity deficit.

The European Union (EU) funded SECCA project has been advising the state partners in Kyrgyzstan on the legal, regulatory, and financial aspects of micro-scale renewable energy development, particularly for rooftop solar installations. Drawing on the experience of the EU Member States, Energy Community Contracting Parties, and other Central Asian countries, SECCA has shared valuable insights and case studies.

In addition, the Kyrgyz Ministry of Energy has requested technical assistance from the project for advancing micro-scale renewable energy projects. To this end, SECCA has established a group of experts, who met at the kick-off meeting on 5 December 2024. The experts are tasked to identify bankable rooftop solar projects for different categories of consumers.