Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund Inaugurates Two Power Projects in Herat Worth Around $68 Million

Today, May 31, 2025, Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar Akhund, the Deputy PM for Economic Affairs, inaugurated two electricity generation projects in Herat Province: a 43.2-megawatt wind power project and a 5-megawatt solar power project.

Speaking at the inauguration ceremony, Deputy PM Mullah Baradar Akhund stated, “Today, we are witnessing the inauguration of two major wind and solar power projects in Herat. This is considered a significant achievement in the expansion, modernization, and self-sufficiency of the country's energy sector.” He added that these projects will not only reduce Afghanistan’s reliance on imported electricity but will also provide opportunities for environmental protection, sustainable energy, and the promotion of modern technologies.

The Deputy PM emphasized that Afghanistan has long been dependent on imported electricity, and a significant portion of the national budget is spent annually on purchasing it. According to him, imported electricity is costly and not a reliable or beneficial solution in the long term.

He further noted that the Islamic Emirate is focused on the optimal utilization of domestic resources in the electricity sector and is making serious efforts in this regard. He explained that these projects will not only enhance the country’s electricity generation capacity but will also pave the way for economic development, job creation, encouragement of domestic and foreign investment, and expansion of infrastructure.

In conclusion, the Deputy PM reassured all domestic and foreign investors that the Islamic Emirate has created favorable conditions for investment across various sectors in Afghanistan, particularly in the energy sector, and has ensured a transparent and secure environment. He urged investors to make full use of this opportunity. He also called on the contracting companies involved in the projects to execute the work in accordance with approved standards.

It is worth noting that over $64 million is being invested in the 43.2-megawatt wind power project, and approximately $3.5 million in the 5-megawatt solar power project by the private sector in partnership with Da Afghanistan Breshna Sherkat.