Kazakhstan EK solar power generation system

How many solar power plants are there in Kazakhstan?

Solar Power: The potential of solar energy in Kazakhstan is estimated at 2.5 billion kWh per year. Solar energy can be widely used in two-thirds of Kazakhstan’s territory. The government aimed to put 28 solar power plants into operation by the end of 2021, and met this goal, with currently 51 solar power plants in operation.

Which energy companies are building a 500-megawatt wind power plant in Kazakhstan?

One of the key projects includes a 500-megawatt (MW) wind power plant in the Pavlodar region, to be built by China Power International Holding Limited and Samruk-Energy, Kazakhstan’s state-owned energy company.

Where is Kazakhstan's new solar power plant located?

A few months later, the EBRD loaned another $42.5 million toward a $75 million 63 MW solar photovoltaic power plant that Risen is building in Chulakkurgan, north of Shymkent. China, which now produces 70 percent of the world’s solar panels, is well represented in Kazakhstan’s new renewable projects, but it is not the only player.

How will Kazakhstan's Energy transition goals impact the energy sector?

According to the prime minister, these initiatives will drive the ongoing development of Kazakhstan’s renewable energy sector and support the country’s energy transition goals, including achieving a 15% share of renewable energy in the national energy mix by 2030 and reducing annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions.