In the context of energy transition, the development of renewable energy in various countries has accelerated. More than 50 renewable energy facilities will be operational by 2026, Kazakh Energy Minister Borat Akshuolakov said at a government working conference on December 14, 2022. The minister said there were plans to introduce 3.7GW of power generation capacity by 2029 to enhance energy security issues. Of the total, 1.8 gigawatts will come from modernizing power stations and 1.9 gigawatts from building steam-gas plants.

Wind and solar power on the vast steppes of southwestern Kazakhstan

According to the company, it plans to put more than 50 renewable energy facilities into operation by 2026, which will increase the renewable energy generation by 1.5 times. As a result, renewable energy facilities will account for 7% of the country's total electricity generation.

Kazakhstan is an ideal location for clean energy and green hydrogen production, such as the vast steppes that have excellent year-round wind conditions and a much stronger solar output than central Europe. Michel's presence at the signing ceremony in the Kazakh capital Astana hinted at the importance of the project to the EU, which aims to import 10 million tonnes of green hydrogen by 2030. Editor/Xu Shengpeng