Kazakhstan to launch 10 renewable energy projects totaling 245 MW in 2026
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Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announced plans to launch 10 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 245 MW in 2026. The projects include four wind, five solar, and one hydroelectric power station. The share of electricity from renewable sources in the country's energy balance has grown from 2% to 8% over the past six years.
Key Facts
- Kazakhstan plans to launch 10 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 245 MW in 2026, including four wind, five solar, and one hydroelectric station.
- The share of electricity from renewable sources in Kazakhstan's energy balance has grown from 2% to 8% over the past six years.
- Currently, 172 renewable energy facilities operate in Kazakhstan with a total capacity of nearly 4 GW.
- In 2025, renewable energy facilities produced 8.6 billion kWh of electricity, and nine new facilities with a total capacity of over 500 MW were commissioned.
- International investors such as TotalEnergies, China Power, Masdar, and China Energy have been attracted to the renewable energy sector.
Renewable Energy Expansion
Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy announced that 10 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 245 MW will be launched in 2026. The projects include four wind farms, five solar power plants, and one hydroelectric station. The share of electricity from renewable sources in the country's energy balance has increased from 2% to 8% over the past six years. Currently, 172 renewable energy facilities operate in Kazakhstan with a total capacity of nearly 4 GW, including 71 wind, 54 solar, 44 hydro, and 3 biogas stations.
Investment and Future Projects
International investors such as TotalEnergies, China Power, Masdar, and China Energy have been attracted to the sector, enabling the introduction of modern technologies and increased generating capacity. In the near future, about 100 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 3.6 GW are planned for implementation. Additionally, large projects totaling 4 GW are currently under development. The Ministry of Energy expects renewable energy generation to reach 8.8 billion kWh in 2026.
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Kazakhstan to launch 10 renewable energy projects totaling 245 MW in 2026
