ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 15. Kazakhstan has
commissioned 266 MW of new renewable energy projects in 2025,
Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a press conference,
Trend reports via
the ministry.
He observed that by the conclusion of Q3 2025, approximately 160
renewable energy facilities are operational within the nation,
collectively delivering upwards of 7% of the aggregate electricity
generation. Strategic initiatives encompass renewable energy
installations such as wind energy facilities in the Karaganda and
Ulytau regions, alongside photovoltaic solar parks in Kyzylorda and
Mangistau, all currently contributing to the national electricity
grid infrastructure.
Furthermore, Akkenzhenov emphasized that the initiation of the
inaugural gigawatt-class wind power auction, integrated with energy
storage systems, signifies a pivotal advancement toward a dynamic
and sustainable energy framework, showcasing the market's
preparedness for extensive projects and cutting-edge technological
innovations.
During the media briefing, the minister highlighted the
escalating energy utilization metrics within the nation. He
indicated that in the early 2000s, Kazakhstan's annual electricity
generation was approximately 50 billion kWh, but by the conclusion
of the previous year, this metric had escalated to 117.9 billion
kWh, with projections for 2025 estimating a total generation of
around 122 billion kWh.
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