In Kazakhstan, the share of renewable energy is set to more than double. Currently, renewables account for around 7% of electricity generation, with plans to raise this to 15% by 2030. This target will be achieved by expanding the number of alternative energy facilities. The country already operates 162 plants with a total capacity of 3.5 GW, including wind, solar, hydro, and biogas stations. Additionally, two coal-fired combined heat and power plants in Almaty are scheduled to convert to gas by the end of 2026. President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev emphasized at the National Kurultai that ensuring the stable operation of the energy system requires the accelerated introduction of balancing capacities, primarily gas-based.
«In
the Mangystau region, KazMunayGas, together with its partners, is building a
hybrid power plant to meet its own energy needs. The plant will combine solar,
wind, and gas generation, which will complement each other. When there is no
sun or wind, the gas unit will operate, ensuring a reliable power supply. At
the same time, we will be developing an energy storage system,» said Sungat Yessimkhanov, Kazakh
Vice Minister of Energy.
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