ASTANA, Kazakhstan, February 19. The Senate of
Kazakhstan (the upper house of the Parliament) has ratified an
agreement between Kazakhstan and China on the implementation of
renewable energy projects, Maxim Spotkay, Head of the Senate
Administration, announced on his social media account, Trend reports.
The law is aimed at creating a legal framework for large-scale
green energy projects and expanding bilateral cooperation in
tackling global warming through the development of renewable energy
sources across Kazakhstan.
Under the agreement, the parties plan to ensure annual
reductions in carbon dioxide emissions and increase electricity
generation from renewable sources through the use of energy storage
systems. The document also establishes a mechanism for preliminary
agreement on power purchase agreements, including terms and
tariffs.
In addition, the agreement includes the use of works and
services provided by Kazakh suppliers in project implementation,
supporting local content and contributing to national economic
development.
According to the country's Ministry of Energy, the overall
electricity generation from renewable energy sources in Kazakhstan
amounted to 8.621 billion kWh in 2025, reflecting a 13.7% increase
compared to 2024. Renewable energy sources accounted for 7% of the
total electricity production in the country.
