ASTANA, Kazakhstan, January 26. A new facility
dedicated to the localization of wind energy components in
Kazakhstan’s Zhambyl region has successfully secured its inaugural
order, Trend reports
via the Samruk-Kazyna Fund.
The project’s implementation was discussed by Nurlan Zhakupov,
the head of Samruk-Kazyna, and Li Qiang, the chairman of the board
of directors at SANY Renewables.
The technical launch of the plant took place in September 2025,
with the facility having a capacity of 2 GW per year. Located in
the "Silk Road" Special Economic Zone in the city of Shu, the plant
produces essential wind turbine components, including nacelles,
hubs, towers, and other key parts. The initiative aims to support
the construction of new wind farms in Kazakhstan and contribute
significantly to the country's green energy development.
Kazakhstan has significant wind energy potential, estimated at
1.8 trillion kWh annually, which is about ten times its current
energy consumption. Approximately 50% of the country's land,
particularly in central, northern, and southern regions, has
average wind speeds of 4–6 m/s, suitable for large-scale
generation.
The technical potential ranges from 920 billion kWh to 1.8
trillion kWh per year, with an estimated economic capacity of 760
GW. Key sites for development include the Djungar Gates, the Chylyk
Corridor, and the Caspian Sea region. Notable projects include a 1
GW wind farm in Zhambyl, funded by UAE investments. Kazakhstan
targets 15% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2050, aiming for
carbon neutrality by 2060.
SANY Renewables, a subsidiary of SANY Group, is focused on
producing renewable energy equipment.
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