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Kazakhstan's renewable energy share quadruples to 8% over six years

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Kazakhstan's renewable energy share quadruples to 8% over six years

Kazakhstan's renewable energy share in the national energy balance quadrupled from 2% to 8% over six years, the Energy Ministry reported. The country now operates 172 renewable facilities with a total capacity exceeding 3.8 GW, producing 8.6 billion kWh in 2025. Nine new facilities with over 500 MW were commissioned last year, even as 10 more with 245 MW are planned for 2026.

Key Facts

  • Renewable sources generated 8.6 billion kWh of electricity in Kazakhstan in 2025.
  • Nine new renewable facilities with a total capacity exceeding 500 MW were commissioned in 2025.
  • Kazakhstan plans to launch 10 more renewable facilities with a total capacity of 245 MW in 2026.
  • International investors in Kazakhstan's renewable sector include TotalEnergies, China Power, Masdar, and China Energy.

Renewable Capacity Growth

Kazakhstan's renewable energy share rose from 2% to 8% of the national energy balance over six years, according to the Energy Ministry. The country operates 172 renewable facilities with a total capacity exceeding 3.8 GW. Wind power accounts for 71 stations and solar for 54, with 44 hydroelectric and three biogas plants also in operation.

2025 Output and 2026 Plans

Renewable facilities produced 8.6 billion kWh in 2025, and nine new facilities with over 500 MW were commissioned during the year. In 2026, Kazakhstan plans to launch 10 additional facilities totaling 245 MW, including four wind, five solar, and one hydroelectric station. Annual renewable generation is expected to reach 8.8 billion kWh by the end of 2026.

Investment and Future Projects

International investors such as TotalEnergies, China Power, Masdar, and China Energy have entered Kazakhstan's renewable sector. About 100 projects with a combined capacity of 3.6 GW are planned for the near term, with large-scale projects for another 4 GW under development.

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Kazakhstan's renewable energy share quadruples to 8% over six years

kazpravda.kz

Kazakhstanskaya Pravda