Kazakhstan Commissions Seven Renewable Energy Facilities Totaling 212 MW in 2026
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Kazakhstan has commissioned seven renewable energy facilities with a combined capacity of 212 MW in 2026, the Energy Ministry said. The ministry plans to complete a 30 MW solar project in the Kyzylorda region and a 3.2 MW hydropower plant in the Turkistan region by the end of 2026.
Key Facts
- The Ministry of Energy planned 10 renewable energy facilities totaling 245 MW for 2026.
- Commissioned capacity includes a 50 MW Aspan Energo wind plant in Kostanay and a 100 MW Hyperborea three-plant wind cluster in Karaganda.
- The remaining projects are a 30 MW solar project in the Kyzylorda region and a 3.2 MW small hydro plant in the Turkistan region, both scheduled for completion by end-2026.
- Commissioned solar plants include a 20 MW Stellar Energy station in Mangystau, a 22.6 MW Altyn Solar Energy station in Kostanay, and a 20 MW Jetisu Terra Power station in Zhetisu.
Commissioned Wind and Solar Plants
The Ministry of Energy said seven renewable energy facilities with total capacity of 212 MW have been commissioned in 2026. Aspan Energo's 50 MW wind station and Altyn Solar Energy's 22.6 MW solar station are located in the Kostanay region. Stellar Energy's 20 MW solar station in Mangystau and Jetisu Terra Power's 20 MW solar station in Zhetisu are also among the commissioned plants. Hyperborea LLP commissioned three wind stations in the Karaganda region with a combined capacity of 100 MW.
Remaining Projects for 2026
The ministry plans to complete a 30 MW solar project in the Kyzylorda region before the end of 2026. A 3.2 MW small hydro plant is also scheduled for commissioning in the Turkistan region by end-2026. The two remaining projects have a combined capacity of 33.2 MW. Kazakhstan's original 2026 plan set 10 projects totaling 245 MW, of which 212 MW are already operational.
Ministry Stated Benefits
The Ministry of Energy linked the commissioning drive to stronger energy security and investment attraction. The ministry said the projects will create new jobs and raise the share of clean generation in the national energy balance. The 2026 renewable energy plan covers wind, solar, and small hydro facilities in Kostanay, Mangystau, Zhetisu, Karaganda, Kyzylorda, and Turkistan regions.
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Kazakhstan Commissions Seven Renewable Energy Facilities Totaling 212 MW in 2026
