The first hydropower unit of Tashlyk HPS was launched on September 14, 2006, in pumping (engine) mode and the gradual filling of the reservoir of the PSP began, and on October 16, 2006, it was started in the generator (turbine) mode. The second hydropower unit of Tashlyk HPS was launched on July 21, 2007, in the generator (turbine) mode, and July 24 in the engine (pumping mode).
