What is the price of electricity in Tajikistan?

Tajikistan, September 2022: The price of electricity is 0.000 U.S. Dollar per kWh for households and 0.000 U.S. Dollar for businesses which includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes.

Does Tajikistan have a power supply?

But it was disconnected from the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) in 2009 effectively isolating the country and exacerbating the winter shortfall. However, in 2018 Tajikistan reconnected and initiated bilateral electricity trade with Uzbekistan in which it exported 1.5 terawatt-hours (TWh) at USD 20 per megawatt-hour (MWh).

Can Tajikistan export electricity?

Several options for Tajikistan’s cross-border electricity trading are explored in this report. The analysis indicates that resource availability and variations in seasonal electricity demand profiles in relation to its neighbours provide opportunities for Tajikistan to export electricity.

Why does Tajikistan have a power shortage?

Historically, Tajikistan relied on imports from its Central Asian neighbours to make up for seasonal electricity shortages. But it was disconnected from the Central Asian Power System (CAPS) in 2009 effectively isolating the country and exacerbating the winter shortfall.

What if Tajikistan tapped most of its hydropower potential?

If Tajikistan tapped most of its hydropower potential, it is estimated that by 2030 it could generate an average exportable surplus of 10 TWh and a firm exportable surplus of 5.6 TWh (excluding its thermal generation capacity).

Why are demand patterns favourable in Tajikistan?

Demand patterns are favourable if they are complementary to Tajikistan’s seasonal profile of summer surpluses and winter shortages. A high prevailing cost of generation in a neighbouring country increases the favourability for exports, whereas a low prevailing cost of generation provides opportunity for imports.