The construction of the "Bala-Saruu" HPP in the Talas region has received a budget loan of 2 billion som from the Ministry of Finance. Additionally, the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund has provided $10 million (882 million som). This information was shared by the director of the JSC "Chakan HPP," Ulan Astarkulov, on the air of "Birinchi Radio."
According to Astarkulov, the HPP will have a production capacity of 25 megawatts, covering 60-70% of the electricity needs in the Talas region.
The president's decree on the construction of the HPP was signed on July 2, 2021. The feasibility study of the project was developed by a Norwegian company. Equipment has been imported from Austria, Russia, and Uzbekistan.
In summary:
- Budget loan of 2 billion som from the Ministry of Finance for the construction of the "Bala-Saruu" HPP.
- Additional $10 million (882 million som) received from the Russian-Kyrgyz Development Fund.
- Production capacity of the HPP will be 25 megawatts, covering 60-70% of the electricity needs in the Talas region.
- The president's decree on the construction was signed on July 2, 2021.
- Feasibility study of the project was developed by a Norwegian company.
- Equipment imported from Austria, Russia, and Uzbekistan.
