The Ministry of Energy of Kyrgyzstan reported that starting April 1, 2026, by the order of Minister Talaybek Ibraev, the power restrictions currently in place during peak load hours will be lifted. These measures were introduced earlier due to insufficient water levels in the Toktogul Reservoir, which allowed for stable electricity supply to the country's population. In particular, the restrictions applied during peak load hours — from 06:00 to 09:00 and from 18:00 to 22:00.
It is worth noting that previously, for single-phase consumers, the power was reduced from 5 kW to 3 kW, and for three-phase consumers, from 8 kW to 5 kW.
As emphasized by the ministry, if the appropriate measures had not been taken, electricity consumption during peak hours could have sharply increased, potentially leading to a critical drop in water levels in the Toktogul Reservoir.
Energy specialists were able to prevent such risks through prompt actions and a comprehensive approach.
In 2025, total electricity consumption reached 19,094.8 million kWh, which is 4.7% higher than the level of 2024 (18,235.0 million kWh). The main factors for this growth were the construction of new housing and industrial facilities, as well as an increase in the number of users and the connection of new facilities to the power grid.
As of January 1, 2026, the number of consumers amounted to 1,621,292, of which 1,503,813 are household consumers, and 117,479 are non-household. In 2025, the number of new users increased by 36,287, including 30,976 in the household sector and 5,311 in the non-household sector.
“Nevertheless, according to the reforms of the Ministry of Energy, preparations for the autumn-winter period were successful, power capacity was increased by updating outdated equipment, reconstructing major hydroelectric power stations, and constructing small hydropower plants and substations. It is important to note that during the autumn-winter period, there were no power outages,” the ministry added.
The reduction in power capacity was regulated by clause 79 of the "Rules for the Use of Electricity," as well as the conditions for electricity supply and technical standards to ensure the stable operation of the unified energy system of the country.
