Shamaldy-Say Hydroelectric Power Station

The Shamaldy-Say Hydroelectric Power Station is the fourth stage of the Naryn Cascade in Kyrgyzstan, located on the lower reaches of the Naryn River. With an installed capacity of 240 MW, it is considered a medium-sized facility within the national power grid. Construction began during the final years of the Soviet era and continued after Kyrgyzstan's independence, with full operational capacity reached in the mid-1990s. The station is equipped with three Kaplan turbines, each providing 80 MW, specifically designed for lower hydraulic heads. As a run-of-the-river plant without a major reservoir, its energy output is directly dependent on the water discharge from the upstream Toktogul, Kurpsai, and Tash-Kumyr stations. Shamaldy-Say produces approximately 900 million kWh of electricity annually. It plays a significant role in supplying power to the southern regions of Kyrgyzstan and maintaining the stability of the local grid. Despite the economic hardships during its completion phase, the plant remains a profitable and reliable asset of the Kyrgyz energy sector. Ongoing maintenance focuses on extending the service life of mechanical components and optimizing water usage efficiency.

Nearby cities

Jalal-Abad

One of the largest cities in the south of the country, known for its hot springs and mineral waters.

Tash-Kumyr

An industrial city on the Naryn River, known for its coal mining and hydroelectric power plants.

Toktogul

A city north of the huge Toktogul Reservoir, surrounded by spectacular mountain ranges.

Kochkor-Ata

A city in the Jalal-Abad Region whose economy is traditionally dominated by oil and gas extraction.

Kerben

A small town in the Aksy District, located in a picturesque mountainous landscape in the west of the country.

Kazarman

A highly isolated mining settlement in inner Kyrgyzstan, often cut off from the rest of the country in winter.

Sary-Chelek Lake

A stunning high-altitude lake within a UNESCO biosphere reserve, famous for its crystal-clear waters and dense walnut forests.

Mailuu-Suu

A former Soviet closed city, famous for its uranium mining during the Cold War.

Suusamyr Valley

A vast high-altitude plateau at 2,200 meters, famous for its green pastures and traditional Kumis production.

History & landmarks

Saimaluu Tash

A remote mountain site hosting over 10,000 petroglyphs from the Bronze and Iron Ages.

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Saimaluu-Tash

One of the world's largest petroglyph fields, located high in the mountains, featuring thousands of ancient rock carvings.

Nature

Sary-Chelek Lake

Hidden in the mountains lies the deep blue Sary-Chelek Lake, framed by wild fruit and walnut forests.

Chatkal River

The wild Chatkal River has carved deep, breathtaking gorges into the mountains of the western Tien Shan.

More places

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Uch-Kurgan Hydroelectric Power Station

The first built power plant of the Naryn cascade near the Uzbek border.

Tash-Kumyr Hydroelectric Power Station

Hydroelectric power plant on the Naryn River, contributing to the region's energy production.

Kurpsai Hydroelectric Power Station

A large hydroelectric power station on the Naryn River in Kyrgyzstan.

Fergana Valley

The Kyrgyz edge of the densely populated and fertile depression, known for its agriculture and complex borders.

Mailuu-Suu Lightbulb Factory

One of the largest lightbulb factories in Central Asia.

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Padysha-Ata State Nature Reserve

This protected area preserves unique fir forests and rare juniper stands in the picturesque mountains of Jalal-Abad.

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Fergana Valley Cotton Fields

In the warm plains of southern Kyrgyzstan, extensive cotton fields dominate the landscape.

Toktogul Hydroelectric Power Station

The largest hydroelectric power station in the country, located on the Naryn River.