The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $60 million loan to construct hydropower plants (HPPs) with 25 megawatts (MW) capacity in Uzbekistan, according to the report published ADB’s official website.

Due to its enormous potential, developing hydropower industry is the most efficient way to generate electricity for Uzbekistan.

The European Union (EU) has awarded a 20 million euros grant to support the construction of the Sebzor hydropower plant (HPP) in Tajikistan.

Uzbekistan plans to build two new small HPPs on the Dargom Canal in the Samarkand region at the expense of China's soft loans, Trend reports with reference to a government decree on April 8.

Russia will take part in the development of a feasibility study for the construction of the Mullalak and Verkhnepskemsk hydroelectric power stations on the Pskem river in Uzbekistan, Uzbek media reported.

Kyrgyzstan’s attempt to become an energy independent country and finally realize its ambitious project on construction of the Upper Naryn Cascade hydropower failed, as investor couldn’t fulfill its obligations.

Thermal power plants (TPP) produced 3.88 billion kilowatt/hours of the total volume of electricity generated in the first two months of 2014.

With controversy surrounding the construction of the Khudoni hydro power plant in Svaneti, the Greek Orthodox congregations of Margveti and Ubisi are demanding a referendum on this issue, as well as the dismantling of Zhinvali HPP.

Georgia intends to build 16 new hydro power plants on the Kura River.