According to Likhachev, the discussion process is moving slowly, as the implementation of a large-scale nuclear project requires a thorough analysis of all potential risks and benefits.
Photo "RBK". Head of "Rosatom" Alexey Likhachev
“We have repeatedly stated our readiness to build nuclear stations of both small and medium capacity in Kyrgyzstan, and we are conducting corresponding negotiations with the Ministry of Energy. These negotiations are progressing slowly, as it is necessary to carefully weigh all aspects before becoming part of a large nuclear project,” he added.
In addition, "Rosatom" has already begun implementing another energy project — the construction of a wind farm with a capacity of 100 megawatts in the Issyk-Kul region. Likhachev noted that a significant portion of the equipment has already been delivered to the region, and work is proceeding according to the established schedule.
The development of nuclear energy in the country is seen as one of the key ways to address the energy deficit problem. According to the EDB report (2026), Kyrgyzstan needs to diversify its generation sources, as more than 90 percent of electricity depends on hydropower plants. The introduction of small modular reactors (SMRs) aligns with the "middle path" strategy, providing stable base load regardless of climatic conditions and water levels in rivers.
However, such projects require significant investments and digital modernization of energy networks. Previously, experts pointed out that the wear and tear of the energy infrastructure in the country reaches 70 percent, making the integration of new capacities into the existing network a highly relevant task.
