Kazakhstan solar battery storage providers

Is Kazakhstan a good place to invest in solar power?

Kazakhstan has remarkable solar potential with a very well-designed auction system, a clear renewable capacity addition schedule, and a solid decarbonisation target. The country is now also including storage systems as part of its public procurement strategy in a move that will ease further integration of renewables into the grid.

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.

Can solar power drive Kazakhstan's Energy Transition?

However, Kazakhstan’s solar ambitions do not fully tap into its potential, and the technology could play a far larger role in the country’s energy transition due to its low cost and flexibility. The focus now is on leveraging solar’s comparative advantages to drive forward Kazakhstan’s decarbonisation and harness its significant solar resources.

What do we do in Kazakhstan?

In Kazakhstan, we are mainly active in oil and gas production. We lead several community outreach initiatives in the country. Total capacity of our solar power plants in Kazakhstan Mirny wind project capacity We operate two solar power plants in Kazakhstan, in the Zhambyl and Kyzylorda regions, with a total capacity of 128 MW.

What's new in Kazakhstan?

This update contains the latest economic and political advancements in the country, including the announcement of Kazakhstan’s new decarbonisation target for 2060, and the recent Memorandum of Understanding signed between the EU and Kazakhstan, stepping up cooperation on renewables, green hydrogen, and battery value chains.

How much electricity will the North Caspian project provide?

The project will provide electricity to 1 million people. In Kazakhstan, we are one of the main shareholders (16.81%) in the North Caspian Project consortium, in charge of developing the Kashagan giant oil field. In Kazakhstan, we supply our professional customers with high-tech batteries designed by our subsidiary Saft.