"OUR 2030 STRATEGY RESTS ON FOUR PRIORITIES. FIRST, INVESTING IN RENEWABLES BY SCALING RUN-OF-RIVER HYDROPOWER AND SOLAR GENERATION, SUPPORTED BY STORAGE FOR GREATER FLEXIBILITY. SECOND, MODERNIZING THE GRID THROUGH SCADA, SMART METERS, UPGRADED ENTERPRISE SYSTEMS, AND STRONGER TRANSMISSION LINES. THIRD, ADVANCING REGIONAL ELECTRIFICATION AND INTEGRATION—NOT ONLY EXPANDING CROSS-BORDER TRADE BUT ALSO CONNECTING REMOTE COMMUNITIES TO ELECTRICITY FOR THE FIRST TIME."

WHAT IS PAMIR ENERGY’S ROLE IN TAJIKISTAN’S ENERGY SECURITY?

Energy security begins with reliability for households, schools, hospitals, and businesses. Our priority has always been to ensure stable supply even under harsh terrain, natural hazards, or regional shocks. Over two decades, Pamir Energy has developed and rehabilitated renewable power plants and built robust networks—achieving universal access in the Pamirs. We now integrate more renewable solutions, from run-of-river hydro to solar projects, to strengthen resilience and diversification.

But security also means regional interdependence. By linking to Tajikistan’s national grid and Afghanistan’s Badakhshan province, we have shown that reliability improves when systems are interconnected. For mountain economies, energy is the foundation of growth, well-being, and climate resilience. Our ambition is to make the Pamirs a model of stability and sustainable connectivity in Central Asia.

HOW ARE YOU EXPANDING RENEWABLES?

Tajikistan’s rivers and abundant sunlight offer major opportunities. Run-of-river hydropower, which avoids large reservoirs, remains the backbone, with projects like Sebzor (11 MW) and Charsem (20 MW) setting the standard. Equally, our solar program has proven that remote high-altitude areas such as Murghab can be reliably powered with PV, directly improving lives.

Looking ahead, the Power System Plan 2025–2050 charts a diversified path: scaling solar, advancing sustainable run-of-river hydro, introducing storage, and promoting demand-side management. Between 2005 and 2015, under the UN’s Clean Development Mechanism, we also achieved verified reductions of over 281,000 tonnes of CO₂—clear evidence that our model delivers measurable climate benefits alongside reliable power. This approach not only secures local supply but also supports Tajikistan’s Paris Agreement commitments and the global low-carbon transition.

WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR REGIONAL ENERGY TRADE?

Since 2008, Pamir Energy has supplied clean electricity across the Panj River into Afghanistan, bringing light and security to communities that once relied on firewood. With Sebzor online and Charsem planned, export capacity will expand further.

Our vision aligns with initiatives like CASA-1000 and Tajikistan’s connectivity strategy. By 2050, the Pamirs could contribute up to 200 MW of renewable exports to neighboring countries. Beyond electricity, we see potential in renewable-powered industries—such as mineral processing and green hydrogen—that use clean energy locally while creating jobs and value. For us, regional trade is not only commerce but a pathway to shared prosperity and stability.

HOW DO YOU BALANCE BUSINESS WITH COMMUNITY AND ENVIRONMENT?

Since adopting our CSR framework in 2007, social investment has been integral to our business. We run affordability programs for vulnerable households, invest in training and career development, provide scholarships for youth—especially female engineers—and support schools, clinics, and sports.Environmentally, the transformation has been profound. In the 1990s, nearly 70% of Gorno-Badakhshan’s forests were cut down for firewood.

Today, with reliable electricity, those forests have largely regenerated—one of the region’s most important recoveries. We were also proud that Sebzor became the first project globally certified under the Hydropower Sustainability Standard. All new projects undergo biodiversity and social screening, and we integrate disaster-resilience into grid design. For us, profitability is measured not only in financial returns but in reinvestment into people, communities, and nature.

WHAT ARE YOUR PRIORITIES TO 2030?

Our 2030 strategy rests on four priorities. First, investing in renewables by scaling run-of-river hydropower and solar generation, supported by storage for greater flexibility. Second, modernizing the grid through SCADA, smart meters, upgraded enterprise systems, and stronger transmission lines. Third, advancing regional electrification and integration—not only expanding cross-border trade but also connecting remote communities to electricity for the first time.

Finally, investing in people by fostering a skilled, innovative, and socially responsible workforce. Together, these priorities will position Tajikistan’s energy model as both a national champion in security and a regional leader in sustainable, inclusive electrification.

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We express our deepest appreciation to the Government of the Republic of Tajikistan — particularly the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources and other relevant state entities — for their continued partnership and support, as well as to our sponsors, the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development and the International Finance Corporation, and our esteemed donor partners — SECO, the European Union, the German Government, KfW, the PATRIP Foundation, the World Bank, USAID, the Royal Norwegian Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and the Aga Khan Foundation — whose steadfast collaboration has been vital in advancing our shared mission of bringing light and warmth to every household we serve.