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Turkmenistan
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Policy/Regulatory
Turkmenistan has large available deposits of oil and natural gas that permit existing co-generation plants to meet the electric power needs of the country. Currently, large sections of the population do not pay for their use of electricity, due to state subsidies. These conditions are not favorable to renewable energy projects successfully entering the market.
The poor environment for project development is particularly unfortunate as Turkmenistan has a very high potential for wind power. The wind potential is high on more than 40 percent of its territory, with a mid term estimate of up to 10,000 MW potentially developable, and long term prospects of over 500,000 MW. These resources may even rival Turkmenistan’s natural gas reserves.
Turkmenistan also has relatively high solar potential. The eastern and south-eastern part of Turkmenistan are the best prospects for the application of solar energy, though its use would be effective anywhere in the Republic.
Country Profile and Notes
More information is provided in the country profile and country notes, including specific resource and energy sector information:
View 2009 Country Profile
View 2005 Country Profile (151 kb pdf)
View 2002 Country Notes (840 kB pdf)
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| Issues related to the use of alternative energy sources in Turkmenistan | The international scientific conference titled "Issues related to the use of alternative energy sources in Turkmenistan" started in Ashgabat today. The conference brought together guests from 27 countries including Australia, Japan, Asian, European, American, Africa and other countries. The list of foreign participants feature scientists, members of the Academies of Sciences, heads of universities, research organizations and companies, representatives of the International Solar Energy Center, the International Council of Solar Energy and others.
| | | 2nd International Exhibition and Scientific Conference | "Major Trends in Development of Turkmenistan's Power Industry" | | | Report From Moscow Energy Trade Fair | Even though the effects of the global financial and economic crisis have affected the Russian construction industry significantly, interest in innovative building and energy technology was unabated at SHK MOSCOW 2009, 13th International Industrial and Technology Trade Fair for Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, Refrigeration, Building Automation, Sanitation and Renewable Energies. A total of 11,300 trade visitors from the CIS and neighboring countries attended Russia’s leading event for this industry and 200 exhibitors from 19 countries showcased their products on 107,600 square feet of exhibit space.
| | | Turkmenistan in Talks with Iran on Dootsi Dam Hydropower | Iranian Deputy Energy Minister for Water and Wastewater Affairs Mohammadreza Attarzadeh met Turkmen Energy and Industry Minister Gurbannyr Annaveliyev and discussed the possibility building a hydropower plant over the Doosti (Friendship) Dam near Iran-Turkmenistan border.
| | | Analysis and Background on Hydro in Kazakhstan and the Region | Kazakhstan and the region's hydro dams are used for power and agriculture. This article gives background to understand the issues in the region. | | | EBRD, Energy Community to Host Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo | “Investing in electricity generation and renewable energy” 30-31 March 2009, Holiday Inn Hotel, Sarajevo
The EBRD and the Energy Community will host a Regional Energy Forum in Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina, on Monday 30 and Tuesday 31 March 2009, which will focus on investment opportunities in electricity generation and renewable energy. | | | Tajikistan Warning of Water Shortages | Tajikistan is warning that water shortages, caused by heavy use of hydropower, may cause irrigation water shortages in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan and Turkmenistan . | | | Turkmenistan Suggested As Solar Silicon Production Site | Belgium companies offered to build a plant in Turkmenistan to produce a universal synthetic polymer - silicon. ENEX CEO Kun Mine said Turkmenistan has all necessary resources to build a plant for production of silicon which is the main element of silicon cells used for solar electric power plants. | | | Biomass Co-firing in Europe - Conference | On behalf of the Integrated European Network for Biomass Co-firing (NETBIOCOF), you are invited to join us at the International Conference in Biomass Co-firing in Europe. This event will be held on July 2-4, 2007 in Budapest, Hungary.
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