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By Shamil IbragimovEntrepreneur-in-ResidenceSeptember 2024
Climate change presents an immense challenge that demands a comprehensive, integrated response—especially in Central Asia, a region identified by the United Nations as among the most vulnerable to its impacts. It is a classic "Gray Rhino," a concept from Michelle Wucker''s book, representing the looming, obvious threat that we cannot afford to ignore. We face a choice to be trampled by this crisis, step aside and avoid it, or seize the opportunity to ride it by turning adversity into innovation. For Central Asia, embracing innovation is no longer just a trend; it has become an existential imperative.
In the State of the Climate in 2019, glacier expert Mauri Pelto highlighted the alarming acceleration of glacier loss in the World Glacier Monitoring Service reference network. The rate of loss has increased dramatically, from an average of 171 millimeters (6.7 inches) per year in the 1980s to 889 millimeters (2.9 feet) per year by the 2010s.
In many parts of the world—including the western United States, South America, China, and India—glaciers are frozen reservoirs that provide a reliable water supply each summer to hundreds of millions of people and the natural ecosystems on which they depend. Their accelerating retreat poses major challenges for people and nature. For some regions, glaciers are not just the source of freshwater, but also a source of sustainable hydropower, like in Kyrgyzstan.
Over the last 70 years, Kyrgyzstan has lost roughly 16% of its glaciers, which are vital for agriculture across Central Asia and essential for replenishing the reservoirs that drive Kyrgyzstan''s hydroelectric power plants. The Ministry of Natural Resources of the Kyrgyz Republic predicts that by 2050, the country may lose up to 50% of its glaciers, and by 2100, they could vanish entirely.
Given that over 90% of Kyrgyzstan''s electricity is generated from hydropower, the country''s energy security is at severe risk. Although research estimates Kyrgyzstan''s hydropower potential at 142 billion kWh, wind energy at 44.6 million kWh, and solar energy at 490 million kWh, these figures may shift drastically as climate change continues to reduce glacier mass and water availability. The entire national grid relies heavily on the Toktogul hydropower plant, making it particularly vulnerable to shrinking glaciers and water scarcity.
This challenge is compounded by the seasonal water management dilemma. Kyrgyzstan must store water during the growing season for winter heating, while downstream countries like Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan depend on that same water during peak agricultural periods. This has already sparked regional tensions. With Kyrgyzstan facing an electricity shortfall of 3.2 billion kWh, solar energy alone could offset this deficit. Finding a sustainable solution to this energy crisis is crucial for the country''s future economic development and regional stability.
One potential solution is the adoption of a legislative framework for decentralized power generation. A decentralized solar energy system brings power sources closer to end users by utilizing rooftops, backyards, and even parking lots for solar panel installations. This approach can reduce transmission and distribution inefficiencies and related economic and environmental costs, and most importantly it can unlock a tremendous potential of green technology entrepreneurship. While distributed solar power generation is efficient during daylight hours, its lack of storage capabilities can be a drawback. The cost of batteries often outweighs the benefits of solar panels, making the overall economic case for alternative power generation less compelling.
Kyrgyzstan, however, is uniquely positioned to overcome this obstacle. Its robust hydropower infrastructure can serve as a natural energy storage solution. When households with solar panels generate excess electricity, that power can be fed into the central grid, reducing the need for hydropower during daylight hours. This allows hydropower plants to conserve water, effectively turning them into "natural batteries" that store energy for nighttime use.
To implement this strategy, Kyrgyzstan should consider allowing third-party ownership of renewable assets, which can expand financing options for the residential sector. Currently, Kyrgyzstan''s renewable energy law only permits producers of over 500 kW/h to sell electricity to the central grid, with no regulation in place for microgeneration. This legislative gap stifles the development of decentralized microgeneration, as the relatively high cost of solar panels and the low price of electricity offer little financial incentive for households to invest in solar technology. Closing this regulatory gap is essential for encouraging small-scale renewable energy projects and promoting decentralized power generation across the country.
Various financial incentives used worldwide could also be studied and replicated in Kyrgyzstan, including permitting fee reductions, grant programs, loan programs, property-assessed clean energy financing, and tax incentives. State government can lead by example by promoting renewable energy programs and policies, including using renewable energy resources and incorporating renewable energy generation into public buildings.
The threat of climate change to water resources and energy security is undeniable, but like any crisis, it offers new opportunities. Countries like Kyrgyzstan must act decisively to transition towards a resilient, sustainable, and green energy future by capitalizing on this challenge. To do so, the Kyrgyz government should prioritize the development of a comprehensive, country-wide strategy for renewable energy adoption, water resource management, and green economic growth. However, achieving this requires a shift in mindset – not only among public officials but also within the entrepreneurial community.
The time for action is now. By embracing these changes and leveraging innovative financing mechanisms, countries like Kyrgyzstan can turn the challenge of climate change into an opportunity for innovation, sustainable development, green economic growth, and regional cooperation. The future of the regions depends on the choices made today, and with the right policies and investments, Central Asia and other regions facing similar obstacles can become a model for sustainable energy transition and green economic development. This transition is not just an environmental imperative, but an economic opportunity that can secure a prosperous and resilient future for generations to come.
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Mehta, K.; Ehrenwirth, M.; Trinkl, C.; Zörner, W. Towards Sustainable Community Development through Renewable Energies in Kyrgyzstan: A Detailed Assessment and Outlook. World 2022, 3, 327-343. https://doi /10.3390/world3020018
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