Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – The European Union (EU) funded Sustainable Energy Connectivity in Central Asia (SECCA) project provides expert support to Turkmenistan’s power sector professionals as part of technical assistance aimed at developing the regulatory framework in the field of renewable energy sources (RES).

Since January 2025, SECCA experts have been actively cooperating with representatives of Turkmenistan’s energy sector to promote the sustainable use of the country’s energy resources and reduce greenhouse gas emissions into the atmosphere. In particular, SECCA experts have prepared “Safety Recommendations for the Operation of Electricity Facilities. The draft Recommendations were handed over to the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan during SECCA’s visit to Ashgabat between 31 March and 5 April 2025. The document provided the basis for a new regulation adopted by the Ministry of Energy on 2 May 2025 – “Safety Rules for the Operation of Electricity Facilities”.

The Rules contain important provisions on the organisation of work for the sustainable development of the power sector, including occupational health and safety requirements for the operation of renewable energy installations. Special attention is paid to the construction, operation and maintenance of solar and wind power plants. In addition, the document takes into account the international experience of leading countries in the field of sustainable energy.

According to the working plan of the SECCA project, three more regulatory documents will be prepared by the end of 2025. Among them is the draft “Technical Recommendations on Ensuring Guaranteed Connection to the State Grid of Block Plants Powered by Renewable Energy”.

These initiatives will be an important support for the specialists of the power sector of Turkmenistan in the development of RES and energy efficiency. The development and implementation of new regulations will create a solid basis for a consistent transition to sustainable energy in the country.