Two new 110 kV substations have been commissioned in Bobojon-Ghafourov district in Tajikistan’s Sughd region, with authorities expecting them to reduce electricity losses at the facilities’ networks from 16% to 7% and from 34% to 14%, respectively.
The Arbob and Yova substations are intended to improve the reliability of electricity supplies to residents and businesses, particularly during the autumn-winter period, the Ministry of Energy and Water Resources reported.
The opening ceremony was attended by Deputy Prime Minister Usmonali Usmonzoda and Sughd Governor Rajab Ahmadzoda.
Located in Unchi jamoat, the Arbob substation is connected by 12 kilometers of new power lines. It is also expected to ease the load on the Rumon, Unchi, Leninabad and Sitora substations.
The Yova substation, built in the jamoat of the same name, will ease the load on the Ghoziyon, Yuzhnaya and Abuali ibni Sino substations.
Both facilities are equipped with modern electrical equipment. According to the ministry, they should help reduce the risk of outages and improve power supply during periods of peak demand.
Tajikistan regularly faces electricity supply problems in autumn and winter, when higher consumption puts additional pressure on the power system.
Electricity losses nationwide totaled nearly 3.99 billion kWh in 2025, equivalent to 15% of the electricity supplied to the grid, according to the ministry. This was 482 million kWh, or 3.6%, less than in 2024.
In the first half of 2026, losses amounted to 1.65 billion kWh, or 12.9% of the total, the ministry reported earlier.
Reducing losses and modernizing electricity infrastructure remain priorities for Tajikistan’s energy sector.