The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced a new U.S. government-sponsored Green Solutions Activity. This five-year initiative backed by a $24 million investment aims to empower small and medium enterprises in Kyrgyzstan to adopt innovative green solutions, enhance energy efficiency, and increase the supply of renewable energy, the U.S. Embassy in Bishkek reported.
“This investment marks a pivotal moment in the U.S. government’s commitment to building a greener future in close partnership with the Government of the Kyrgyz Republic. USAID will partner with local businesses and offer grants to adopt green solutions and technologies. Importantly, we will also work with local banks and financial institutions to advance green finance initiatives,” USAID Deputy Assistant Administrator Änjali Kaur stated at the launch event in Bishkek.
The launch event occurred at Kyrgyzstan’s first rooftop grid-connected photovoltaic solar plant at the Kyrgyz State Technical University. Developed with USAID support and officially inaugurated in December 2023, the 80-kilowatt solar power installation can generate 143,037 kilowatt hours annually. It not only powers the university but also enables it to sell excess electricity back to the grid, effectively helping to offset operational costs and modeling a more sustainable energy future for the region.
USAID is supporting the Kyrgyz government’s green economy initiative to diversify its energy sources into various clean energy forms. The regional Power Central Asia activity focuses on energy sector connectivity and decarbonization, energy security and resilience, and expanded cross-border electricity trade. Additionally, the USAID Future Growth Initiative and USAID Agro Trade Activity promote green production.
