Kyrgyzstan is taking another step toward expanding its renewable energy sector by exploring a partnership with Singapore-based Sunvera Solar Pte. Ltd. to establish a solar technology manufacturing facility in the country. The proposed project would focus on producing photovoltaic (PV) cells and solar panels, helping Kyrgyzstan build a domestic solar manufacturing industry while supporting its clean energy ambitions.
The proposal was discussed during a bilateral meeting held in Bishkek between Benazir Nurlanova, Deputy Minister of Economy and Commerce of Kyrgyzstan, and representatives of Sunvera Solar. Officials from the Ministry of Energy and the National Investment Agency also participated in the discussions, highlighting the government’s interest in promoting the project.
During the meeting, both sides examined the feasibility of setting up a modern manufacturing plant with an annual production capacity of up to 2 GW. If developed, the facility would manufacture high-efficiency photovoltaic cells and solar panels for both domestic use and potential export markets. For Sunvera Solar, the investment would strengthen its international manufacturing network and expand its presence in Central Asia through a strategic overseas project.
The discussions also covered the wider economic benefits that such a project could bring to Kyrgyzstan. Establishing a local manufacturing base is expected to create employment opportunities, encourage the development of advanced industrial capabilities, and attract additional foreign direct investment. Government officials believe that domestic production of solar equipment can support the country’s industrial development while reducing dependence on imported renewable energy components.
The initiative also represents a shift in Kyrgyzstan’s renewable energy strategy. While the country has primarily focused on developing solar power generation projects, the proposed manufacturing facility would enable it to participate in the production side of the solar value chain. This move supports the government’s long-term objective of strengthening energy security, reducing electricity shortages, and diversifying an energy system that currently relies heavily on hydropower.
At the conclusion of the meeting, both parties expressed their commitment to continuing discussions and advancing the project. They agreed to carry out detailed assessments of investment conditions and organize site visits to identify suitable locations for the manufacturing facility.
If the project moves forward, it could become one of Kyrgyzstan’s most significant renewable energy manufacturing investments, supporting the country’s transition toward a greener economy while strengthening industrial growth and international cooperation in the clean energy sector.
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