This article lists power stations in Afghanistan.
| Station | Province | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Refs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asadabad | Kunar | 0.7 | 1983 | [1] | |
| Chaki Wardak | Maidan Wardak | 3.3 | 1938 | [2] | |
| Darunta | Nangarhar | 11.2 | 1964 | [3] | |
| Fayzabad | Badakhshan | 8.4 | Under construction, ~2020 | [4] | |
| Girishk | Helmand | 2.4 | 1945 | [1] | |
| Istalif | Kabul | 0.2 | 2006 | [1] | |
| Kajaki | Helmand | 51 | 1975 | [1] | |
| Mahipar | Kabul | 66 | 1967 | [1] [5] | |
| Naghlu | Kabul | 100 | 1967 | [1] [6] | |
| Puli Khumri | Baghlan | 4.8 | 1960 | [1] | |
| Salma | Herat | 42 | 2016 | [1] | |
| Surobi | Kabul | 22 | 1957 | [7] |
| Station | Province | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mazar-i-Sharif | Balkh | 50 | Planned, 2016 | [8] | |
| Northwest Kabul | Kabul | 42 | 1983 | [9] | |
| Bayat Gas-Fired Power Plant | Sheberghan | 200 | 2019 | [10] |
| Station | Province | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tarakhil Power Plant | Kabul | 105 | 2010 | [11] |
| Station | Province | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Commissioned | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bamyan | Bamyan | 1 | 2012 | [12] | |
| Daman] | Kandahar | 10 | 2019 | [13] | |
| Daman | Kandahar | 30 | Under construction, ~2020 | [13] [14] | |
| Kabul | Kabul | 0.03 | 2018 | [15] | |
| Kabul | Kabul | 20 | Under construction, ~2021 | [14] | |
| Dur Baba | Nangarhar | 200 | Under construction, ~2019 | [16] | |
| West Herat | Herat | 1.7 | 2017 | [17] | |
| Khost | Khost | 10 | Under construction, ~2019 | [18] [19] |
| Station | Province | Coordinates | Capacity (KW) | Commissioned | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Herat | Herat | 300 | 2017 | [17] | |
| Panjshir Valley | Panjshir | 75 | 2008 | [20] |
The economy of Afghanistan is listed as the 124th largest in the world in terms of nominal gross domestic product (GDP), and 102nd largest in the world in terms of purchasing power parity (PPP). With a population of around 41 million people, Afghanistan's GDP (nominal) stands at $14.58 billion as of 2021, amounting to a GDP per capita of $363.7. Its annual exports exceed $2 billion, with agricultural, mineral and textile products accounting for 94% of total exports. The nation's total external debt is $1.4 billion as of 2022.
Environmental issues in Afghanistan are monitored by the National Environmental Protection Agency (NEPA). They predate the political turmoil of the past few decades. Forests have been depleted by centuries of grazing and farming, practices which have only increased with modern population growth.
The Kajaki Dam is "an earth and rockfill embankment type dam" located on the Helmand River in the Kajaki District of Helmand Province in Afghanistan, about 161 km (100 mi) northwest of Kandahar. It has a hydroelectric power station, which is operated by the Helmand and Arghandab Valley Authority through the Ministry of Energy and Water.
The Dahla Dam, also known as Arghandab Dam and Kasa, is located in the Shah Wali Kot District of Kandahar Province in Afghanistan, approximately 40 km (25 mi) northeast of the provincial capital Kandahar. Its name derives from Dahla, which is the historical name of the area where the dam was built. It is the second largest dam in Afghanistan after the Kajaki Dam in neighboring Helmand Province. In 2019, the Afghan government planned to spend $450 million in upgrading the dam. The project includes raising the dam's walls by around 13 meters so the reservoir could hold nearly a billion cubic meters of fresh water and installing three turbines to produce 22 megawatts (MW) of electricity.
Energy in Afghanistan is provided by hydropower followed by fossil fuel and solar power. Currently, less than 50% of Afghanistan's population has access to electricity. This covers the major cities in the country. Many rural areas do not have access to adequate electricity but this should change after the major CASA-1000 project is completed.
Tourism in Afghanistan is regulated by the Ministry of Information and Culture. There are at least 350 tourism companies operating in Afghanistan. Tourism was at its peak before the 1978 Saur Revolution, which was followed by the decades of warfare. Between 2013 and 2016, Afghan embassies issued between 15,000 and 20,000 tourist visas annually. Following Taliban's return to power in August 2021, visitor numbers gradually increased from 691 in 2021 to 2,300 in 2022, reaching 7,000 in 2023.
The Salma Dam, officially named Afghan-India Friendship Dam, is an embankment dam located on the Hari River in Chishti Sharif District of Herat Province in western Afghanistan. It has a hydroelectric power station that produces 42 MW (56,000 hp) of electricity in addition to providing irrigation for 75,000 ha of farmland.
The Naghlu Dam is a gravity dam on the Kabul River in Surobi District of Kabul Province in Afghanistan. It is located 40 km (25 mi) east of the nation's capital Kabul. The primary purpose of the dam is hydroelectricity production. The dam supports a power station with a design capacity of 100 MW of electricity. It is connected to the national grid, and is the largest power plant in the country. It provides electricity to about 100,000 households in the Kabul region.
Renewable energy in Afghanistan includes biomass, geothermal, hydropower, solar, and wind power. Afghanistan is a landlocked country surrounded by five other countries. With a population of less than 35 million people, it is one of the lowest energy consuming countries in relation to a global standing. It holds a spot as one of the countries with a smaller ecological footprint. Hydropower is currently the main source of renewable energy due to Afghanistan's geographical location. Its large mountainous environment facilitates the siting of hydroelectric dams and other facets of hydro energy.
Kamal Khan Dam is a hydroelectric and irrigation dam project on the Helmand River in Chahar Burjak District of Nimruz Province in south-western Afghanistan. It is located about 95 km to the southeast of Zaranj. Construction work on the dam officially began in 1974 but after the 1978 Saur Revolution, the Americans involved in the construction were compelled to leave Afghanistan and the project was abandoned. It was recently completed.
Animal husbandry in Afghanistan is a traditional way of life, which exists in all 34 provinces of the country, and plays an important role in the nation's economy. The livestock in Afghanistan mainly include sheep, cattle, and goats. All of these produce red meat and dairy products for local consumption. Weddings, zakats and the annual Eid al-Adha boost the sale of these animals. As a totally Islamic country, pig farming and consumption of pork are simply nonexistent. The wool of the slaughtered sheep is used to make Afghan rugs, clothing, and other products.
