Ashgabat, Turkmenistan – A training workshop titled “Development of Renewable Energy Sources in Turkmenistan: Features of Integrating Solar and Wind Power Plants into Electric Power System” was held on 19–20 November 2025. The event was organised by the European Union-funded SECCA project with the support of the Ministry of Energy of Turkmenistan.

Strategic documents adopted in recent years by the Government of Turkmenistan emphasise the need to develop the energy sector in line with the principles of sustainable development. This implies the use of the country’s vast potential in the field of solar and wind energy. The Law on Renewable Energy Sources, adopted in 2021 and amended in November 2023, is aimed at expanding the use of renewable energy, strengthening energy security, developing a competitive energy system, and ensuring environmental protection.

SECCA experts presented information on the project’s current activities in Turkmenistan, including efforts to strengthen the country’s participation in the EU’s Horizon Europe programme. A key part of the programme consisted of thematic sessions devoted to global trends in renewable energy development and the experience of EU and Central Asian countries in integrating renewables into electric power systems.

On the first day, participants reviewed Kazakhstan’s model for renewable energy development, including state policy and regulation, tariff setting, main challenges, and scenarios. On the second day, mechanisms to support investors, the development of small-scale renewable energy projects, financial support for projects, and innovative models such as hybrid power plants, the use of renewables and energy storage systems, and hydrogen production were discussed.

The seminar was attended by specialists from the Ministry of Energy, representatives of “Turkmenenergo”, the Scientific and Production Center “Renewable Energy Sources” of the State Energy Institute of Turkmenistan, and the Ashgabat Secondary Vocational School of Energy under the Ministry of Energy.