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Central Asia’s Power Grid Faces a Major Test as Winter Approaches
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Concerns are rising in Central Asia about the region's ability to generate sufficient heat and electricity during the upcoming winter.
Kyrgyzstan, in particular, faces challenges due to early cold weather and a fragile power grid that often operates at 105-123% of its permissible capacity. Kyrgyz officials, including Energy Minister Altynbek Rysbekov, are meeting with counterparts to ensure stable electricity supplies. President Sadyr Japarov has halted new crypto mining licenses until generating capacity improves, acknowledging the current energy shortages.