As of April 1, 2026, after the completion of the autumn-winter season of 2025–2026, all restrictions on electricity supply capacity during peak load hours will be lifted in Kyrgyzstan. This decision was made by the order of the Minister of Energy Talaybek Ibraev, as reported by the Ministry of Energy of the Kyrgyz Republic.
Previously, restrictions were introduced due to low water levels in the Toktogul reservoir and to ensure stable electricity supply to all consumers. In particular, the electricity supply capacity was reduced during peak hours: from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
As a result:
— for single-phase consumers, the capacity was reduced from 5 kW to 3 kW;
— for three-phase consumers, from 8 kW to 5 kW.
According to the specialists of the department, without these measures, electricity consumption during peak hours could have significantly increased, which, in turn, would have led to a critical drop in the water level in the Toktogul reservoir.
Thanks to the coordinated actions of energy workers, such risks were avoided.
In 2025, total electricity consumption amounted to 19,094.8 million kWh, which is 4.7% (859.8 million kWh) more compared to 2024, when it was 18,235.0 million kWh. The main factors for growth were the construction of new residential and industrial facilities, as well as an increase in the number of consumers and the connection of new facilities to the power grids.
As of January 1, 2026, the total number of consumers reached 1,621,292, of which 1,503,813 are residential and 117,479 are non-residential. In 2025, the number of consumers increased by 36,287, including 30,976 in the residential segment and 5,311 in the non-residential segment.
“Nevertheless, the Ministry of Energy is successfully implementing reforms, which has prepared the country for the autumn-winter period. Capacity has been increased through the modernization of outdated equipment, reconstruction of large hydropower plants, and construction of small hydropower plants and substations. It is important to note that during the autumn-winter period, there were no power outages.
The introduction of capacity reduction was in accordance with clause 79 of the "Rules for the Use of Electricity," the terms of electricity supply contracts, and the technical requirements necessary to ensure the stable operation of the unified energy system of the country,” the ministry added.
