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The state enterprise "Electric Stations" is actively promoting projects for the modernization of existing capacities and the construction of new facilities, planned for completion in 2026, reports the press service of the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic, providing details about the ongoing work.
Modernization of the Uch-Kurgan HPP
The work on updating two hydroaggregates of the Uch-Kurgan HPP is ongoing. The general contractor is the company CNEEC. According to the Ministry of Energy, all work is proceeding according to the approved schedules.Currently, the dismantling of the runner chamber and assembly of the rotor is taking place on the second hydroaggregate, while preparations for the dismantling of the turbine shaft and auxiliary equipment are underway on the first aggregate.
Additionally, work is being conducted on the 10/0.4 kV distribution devices, and work has begun on the removal of sluice gates in the spillway structure and the creation of a cutoff wall in the dam.
Reconstruction of the substation at the Kurpsai HPP
As part of the 2026 plan, the reconstruction of the 220/110 kV substation at the Kurpsai HPP is scheduled, with new autotransformers with a capacity of 125,000 kVA already delivered.The project includes the replacement of existing autotransformers (AT-1 and AT-2), each with a capacity of 63,000 kVA, with new, more efficient units.
This modernization will significantly enhance the reliability and capacity of the electrical network.In the coming weeks, the design work will be completed, after which construction and installation work will begin, and once completed, the equipment will be commissioned.
Project "Kambar-Ata HPP-1"
The Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is called the project of the century, and currently, preparatory work is underway, including the laying of power lines, construction of roads, a bridge over the Naryn River, and a residential complex for builders, as well as many other activities.The construction of the bridge over the Naryn is one of the key tasks for 2026, providing access to the HPP site. Work is ongoing year-round, despite winter conditions.
The bridge will ensure constant communication with the right bank of the construction site and will become the main route for the delivery of construction materials and personnel.
The technical specifications of the bridge:
- load capacity - up to 400 tons;
- length - about 200 m;
- width - 11 m.
"The structures are custom-made and have passed quality control. There are 24 specialists working on the site. The installation of metal structures and infrastructure development are in an active stage," the Ministry of Energy notes.
The Kambar-Ata HPP-1 is considered one of the largest energy projects in the region with a design capacity of about 1,860 MW.
The completion of the bridge construction, scheduled for early July 2026, will create conditions for transitioning to large-scale construction of the station.
Launch of the second hydroaggregate of Kambar-Ata HPP-2
Preparation for the launch of the second hydroaggregate at Kambar-Ata HPP-2 is still ongoing. The mobilization phase is proceeding according to schedule, which includes the construction of temporary and permanent facilities.Currently, the construction of a staff living camp with a kitchen, as well as an office building (interior finishing and electrical installation work) and living quarters for client consultants (in the final stages), as well as a laboratory space, is underway.
"At the same time, the development of project and estimate documentation for the main technological facilities is ongoing," the report states. "These activities create the necessary foundation for transitioning to the next stage of construction."
