BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 24. Kazakhstan’s
Ministry of Energy and the United Nations Development Programme
(UNDP) have begun developing a project initiative on digital smart
grids and demand-side electricity management, according to the
ministry.
Working meetings were held in Astana with the participation of
representatives from the Ministry of Energy, UNDP, KEGOC, the State
Energy Supervision and Control Committee, as well as international
and national experts. The discussions were held within the
framework of the joint project “Demand-driven Digital Smart
Grids.”
The project aims to improve the efficiency of Kazakhstan’s power
system through the introduction of modern digital technologies and
demand management tools.
Participants discussed key components of the initiative,
including the development of electricity market aggregators, the
creation of digital consumer profiles, the introduction of economic
incentives for participation in demand-response programs, modern
data processing and protection mechanisms, and the concept of
active electricity consumers.
Implementation of these approaches is expected to increase grid
flexibility, reduce peak load pressure, and improve the integration
of renewable energy sources, energy storage systems, and other
advanced energy technologies.
The Ministry of Energy considers the development of smart grids
and digitalization of the power sector a key priority for
modernization. The project is also expected to enhance supply
reliability, develop digital infrastructure, and strengthen
cybersecurity resilience in the energy sector.
Following the meetings, the sides agreed on next steps in
preparing a project document that will serve as the basis for
implementing joint initiatives in the digital transformation of
Kazakhstan’s electricity sector.
