Kazakhstan’s Green Energy Production Soars
Renewable energy sources accounted for 6.67% of total electricity generation in Kazakhstan in the first nine months of this year, as reported by the Energy Ministry. The data, published on Oct. 18, revealed that between January and September, renewable energy sources produced 5.78 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of power. This marks an 18% increase in power output from renewable sources compared to the previous year.
Wind power plants were the largest contributors to electricity generation, producing 3.2 billion kWh, while bioelectric power plants generated the least at 560,000 kWh. Solar power plants produced 1.6 billion kWh, and small hydroelectric power plants contributed 944.4 million kWh.
The total installed capacity of renewable energy assets in Kazakhstan is 2.9 gigawatts (GW), including 1.4 GW from wind power plants, 269.785 megawatts (MW) from small hydroelectric power plants, 1.2 GW from solar power plants, and 1.77 MW from bioelectric power plants.
Kazakhstan’s progress in harnessing renewable energy sources demonstrates a commitment to sustainable and environmentally-friendly power generation. As the country continues to invest in renewable energy infrastructure, it is likely to further increase its share of renewable energy in the total electricity mix.
