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Pulling together in Central Asia

With Central Asian nations facing a looming energy deficit, calls have been made for the region to take a unified approach, rather than each state focusing on the development of its own solar industry.

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pv magazine

09 Apr 2024

Kazakhstan boasts large areas fit for solar plant construction. | Photo Qazaq Green

On a cold morning in early March 2024, large swaths of Tajikistan were hit by a power outage. Thousands of households across the country, including in the capital, Dushanbe, were left without heating or hot water. Some mobile internet providers and banking apps were also down, leaving daily life almost paralyzed. Fortunately, the blackout lasted …

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