On June 10, construction officially began on a new solid waste incineration facility in Osh, Kyrgyzstan’s second-largest city. The plant, part of a larger initiative to convert municipal waste into electricity and heat, marks a major step toward improving urban waste management and expanding sustainable energy generation.
According to the Osh city administration, the plant’s initial phase will include a waste-processing facility capable of handling up to 850 tons of waste per day. It will generate 30 megawatts of electricity per hour, contributing significantly to the local energy grid.
Future phases of the project include the production of thermal energy to supply heat to residential and commercial buildings in Osh during the winter months. In addition, a 300-megawatt solar power plant is planned as part of the overall initiative.
Osh generates approximately 200,000 tons of waste annually, much of which is currently deposited in open landfills. These sites contribute to environmental pollution and pose health risks. The new facility will use environmentally friendly technologies to process and neutralize waste, offering a more sustainable solution.
The project’s total investment is estimated at $95 million.
As previously reported by The Times of Central Asia, Hunan Junxin Huanbao is also developing a similar waste-to-energy project in Bishkek. The company is constructing a solid waste recycling facility at the capital’s sanitary landfill. Initially, the Bishkek plant will process 1,000 tons of waste per day, with plans to increase capacity to 3,000 tons. Completion is scheduled for December 2025.
Solid waste management remains a critical issue in Kyrgyzstan, particularly in urban centers like Bishkek and Osh. The development of modern waste-processing plants represents a key advancement in addressing these challenges while also contributing to the country’s renewable energy goals.
