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The USAID Power Central Asia Activity is assisting the five Central Asian countries — Kazakhstan, the Kyrgyz Republic, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan — to meet their
While Central Asia has a vast potential to develop large-scale renewable energy systems, it remains heavily reliant on fossil fuels. This paradigm is increasingly challenged by the imperative of decarbonization and rapidly growing energy demand in the region.
The analysis finds that greater integration of energy systems among Central Asian countries would: allow for the development of regional electricity markets. A report drawn from SEI energy modelling tools links improved energy connectivity in Central Asia to USD 1.4 billion in annual savings by 2050.
The energy transition implies difficult political decisions that governments and societies are not fully ready for. It also requires enhanced regional cooperation and coordination that would allow Central Asian countries to have more diversified and reliable energy systems. The obstacles are substantial but not unsurmountable.
The resourcerich Central Asia 18is seen as a future source of energy for Pakistan. After the emergence of the CARs, Pakistan moved actively into Central Asia, 19 but policy makers were clearly divided as to what Pakistan would gain out of Central Asia.
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