The energy project was implemented with the support of the Green Energy Fund under the Cabinet of Ministers of the Kyrgyz Republic. The facility is located on the Zhyrgalan River near the village of Zhyrgalan.
Technical specifications and construction scale
The construction of the plant, which began in May 2025 and concluded in October 2026, involved significant infrastructure development. This includes a 7,535-meter pressure water conduit, a water intake unit, a modern substation, and the main power plant building.
Impact on the Ala-Too Resort development
The primary purpose of the Zhyrgalan HPP is to ensure local and autonomous electricity supply for the Ala-Too Resort recreational cluster. According to Kanatbek Kaldaraliev, the Ak-Suu district akim, the first stage of the mountain resort is scheduled to open on December 1, 2026.
The construction of the resort is being managed by the Ala-Too Resort Open Joint Stock Company. Current works include the development of ski slopes, cable cars, administrative buildings, ski equipment rental points, and parking areas.
- May 2025
Construction works commenced
- October 2026
Construction completed
- December 1, 2026
Planned opening of the first stage of Ala-Too Resort
