In the capital of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek, an important agreement was signed regarding the implementation of additive technologies in the country's renewable energy sector. This was reported by the State Corporation "Rosatom".
The agreement involves the use of metal 3D printing for the production of equipment for both new and existing hydroelectric facilities. This, in turn, is expected to contribute to the localization of production within the republic and reduce the manufacturing time for equipment and its components.
The agreement was signed by the Fuel Division of "Rosatom," represented by the business direction "Additive Technologies," the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University named after B. N. Yeltsin, representatives of "Rosatom" in Kyrgyzstan, and the engineering company "Boka Hydro KG." The document stipulates cooperation at all stages—from joint preparation of project documentation to the supply of equipment and its components for interested customers.
3D printing technologies will be used to create parts and assemblies necessary for hydropower generation. This solution is particularly relevant for small and medium-sized hydroelectric power stations, where single or small batch production is often required, which may not be cost-effective and can take a long time using traditional methods.
Ilya Kavelashvili, director of the "Additive Technologies" business direction of the Fuel Division of "Rosatom," noted that the corporation has a complete cycle of additive manufacturing: from serial production of 3D printers and metal powders to employee training and technical support. He added that "Rosatom" already has experience in creating regional networks of additive technology centers and international cooperation.
On the same day, a project office for hydropower was opened at KRSU. In the first phase, its work will focus on preparing feasibility studies and project documentation for small and medium-sized hydropower plants. This office will not be a formal educational unit but will serve as a practical platform that combines the scientific resources of the university, the technological capabilities of "Rosatom," and the engineering experience of "Boka Hydro KG."
The rector of KRSU, Sergey Volkov, emphasized that the opening of such an office will allow for the training of specialists oriented towards the real needs of the industry. Students will have the opportunity to apply modern technologies in practice, which will accelerate the transition from theory to actual production.
Additive technologies are already actively used in the energy sector, mainly for the repair and maintenance of equipment. The use of 3D printing allows for significantly reducing the time required to obtain necessary parts and lowering costs. At the same time, the development of technologies opens new horizons for the production of key components of new equipment, gradually changing approaches to the design and operation of energy facilities.
