The international industry publication POWER Magazine highlighted the large-scale reconstruction of the Toktogul HPP in Kyrgyzstan. The project's success lies in its ability to increase power output without a complete shutdown of the station.
Increased capacity and energy security
Following deep modernization and reconstruction carried out by GE Vernova, the station's capacity has significantly increased. This upgrade strengthens the national energy system, as the HPP contributes a substantial portion of the country's total power generation.
The reconstruction was financed with the participation of the Eurasian Fund for Stabilization and Development (EAFSD) and the Asian Development Bank (ADB), an international financial institution founded in 1966. According to the contractor, the modernization ensures the station can continue operating for at least another three decades. The unique approach of performing works in stages without a total shutdown provides a model for other hydroelectric plants that cannot be taken out of service for major repairs.
Context
The Toktogul HPP, located in the Jalal-Abad region, was commissioned in 1975. Before the recent modernization, its four units had operated for nearly half a century without a full reconstruction.
