ASTANA, Kazakhstan, December 17. Kazakhstan is
making significant strides in renewable energy, with the sector now
accounting for over 7% of the country’s total energy mix, President
Kassym-Jomart Tokayev said at a ceremony dedicated to the Day of
Energy Workers, Trend
reports via the press service of the Kazakh President.
Despite the country’s substantial coal reserves of around 33
billion tons, Tokayev emphasized that renewable energy development
remains a priority. Over the past five years, Kazakhstan has
invested approximately $2.5 billion in the sector.
“To further increase clean energy production, we have
established cooperation with leading global companies,” the
President said, highlighting the country’s commitment to
diversifying its energy sources and advancing sustainable
development.
Earlier, Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov said at a press
conference that Kazakhstan has commissioned 266 MW of new renewable
energy projects in 2025. 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.
