Kazakhstan solar container field

Can solar power drive Kazakhstan's decarbonisation?

The focus now is on leveraging solar’s comparative advantages to drive forward Kazakhstan’s decarbonisation and harness its significant solar resources. This report builds on the first edition of solar investment opportunities in Kazakhstan.

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.

Does Kazakhstan have a country Factsheet?

Specifically for Kazakhstan, country factsheet has been elaborated, including the information on solar resource and PV power potential country statistics, seasonal electricity generation variations, LCOE estimates and cross-correlation with the relevant socio-economic indicators.

Did Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC and CRRC sign a contract?

Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC and CRRC signed a contract for the supply of 200 locomotives. Kazakhstan Temir Zholy JSC and Lianyungang Port Group signed an agreement to invest in the construction of a container hub based on the port of Aktau.

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.

What is kazfoodproducts doing in Kostanay?

KazFoodProducts Group in collaboration with Chinese Myande Group, plans to build a plant for deep processing of wheat into lysine, wheat gluten, and bioethanol in Kostanay. The plant's processing capacity will be 430,000 tons of grain per year.