MONDAY, 11.11.2026 /Khovar National Information Agency/. November 11 is declared the International Energy Saving Day. In November 2008, for the first time in the world, the Energy Saving Day was celebrated, and later it gained international status.
In Tajikistan, ensuring energy security and efficient use of electricity is one of the important goals of the National Development Strategy of the Republic, because the development of the national economy and population growth are the reasons for the ever-increasing demand for electricity.
Efficient use of electricity is important at all levels - from the point of production to the last point of use, and it is necessary to pay close attention to its efficient and economical use. In particular, in the winter season, the costs for heating buildings and structures, regardless of the type of activity and living quarters and offices, increase significantly.
Experts in the field of energy of the country are of the opinion that by applying simple methods of saving energy in the cold and hot seasons, it is possible to significantly reduce the costs for heating or cooling residential houses and offices. If every person has enough imagination in the direction of economical and efficient use of electricity and acts according to it, his financial and social situation will improve, and energy resources will be saved in the country.
There are different ways to save electricity. For example, several ways and methods are offered for manufacturing enterprises, residential sector and lighting and advertising in cities and districts and cultural and entertainment institutions. The development of specific standards of scientifically based electricity consumption, the implementation of energy-efficient technologies and production productivity, the use of alternative types of energy, such as wind, solar, biogas, etc., the proper organization of use and maintaining the production indicators of the routine and energy equipment at the project level are similar.
It should be said that in the conditions of increasing demand for electricity and the need to ensure energy stability, the use of renewable energy sources is of particular importance. Tajikistan, which has a high hydropower potential, also has a wide opportunity to use solar energy.
Experts in the field of energy believe that Tajikistan has a significant potential for solar energy. The amount of solar radiation in the country reaches an average of 1400 to 1800 kWh/m² per year, and the number of sunny days is about 300 days per year. These indicators provide a favorable basis for the implementation of solar technologies and the development of the use of solar energy in the Republic of Tajikistan.
With the proper implementation of practical measures for the development of the industry and existing opportunities, the republic can become one of the leading countries producing solar devices in 15-20 years.
From 2024, mandatory use of solar power system during construction and renovation of buildings has been implemented in Tajikistan. This applies, among other things, to residential buildings, sports complexes, educational, medical, cultural buildings, etc.
In order to effectively use the country's energy resources due to hydropower and other renewable energy sources, the Government of Tajikistan's Decree of November 26, 2025 approved the "Electricity Development Program for 2026-2030". In the framework of this program, the efficient use of solar energy is also considered one of the priority directions, and it is planned to increase the capacity to 1500 MW due to solar energy.
In modern times, the stable development of all areas of the economy is primarily dependent on the use of natural resources, including hydropower resources. In recent years, the government of Tajikistan has been expanding the construction of new capacities in order to solve the issues related to the development of this strategic field, i.e. energy. This type of production capacity is the construction of power and heating centers in the country. This move can lay a favorable foundation for achieving energy independence, energy saving, full supply of electricity and stable development of economic sectors.
According to the information of the "Heating Networks of Dushanbe" Institution, 3 thousand 300 buildings and structures of the city have been supplied with heat this year. Every year in the winter, the electricity consumption in Dushanbe city increases by more than two times, and the capital becomes a huge consumer of energy. In this context, when using the heat produced in the power and heating centers in the capital, electricity is saved, which is beneficial for the electricity supply in the republic.
Rana Nusratullah,
Khovar National Information Agency
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Translated automatically from Tajik.
Source: Khovar News Agency · khovar.tj
