Kyrgyzstan produced 980 million kWh more electricity than planned in nine months

Kyrgyzstan produced 11.314 billion kWh of electricity in January–September 2026 against a plan of 10.334 billion kWh, exceeding the target by 980 million kWh, or about 9.5%. Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov presented the figures on 19 October to a committee of the Jogorku Kenesh, reporting on preparations for the 2026–2027 autumn-winter period.

By 15 October, imports had reached 2,922 million kWh against an annual plan of 4,099 million kWh. Hydropower plants generated 8,677 million kWh against a plan of 8,641 million, while Bishkek CHP produced 1,520 million kWh against a planned 1,555.6 million.

On an annual basis, output had previously declined: it fell 7.6% in the first half of 2026 to 7,359.2 million kWh, and by 5.6% over eight months. Bishkek CHP still needs 1.5 million tonnes of coal for the heating season; by 15 October, 439.8 thousand tonnes, about 29%, had been delivered.