Renewable Energy
1- Hydro Power: Kazakhstan has abundant hydro resources, which are mainly concentrated in the eastern and southern parts of the country. Today, 15 large hydropower stations (>50 MW) with a total capacity of 2.25 GW account for up to 13 per cent of the country’s total generating capacity.
2- Wind Power: For the development of wind energy potential, the government of Kazakhstan, with the support of the United Nations Development Program, has developed a program of wind energy development thru 2030. The framework of this program provides for the implementation of wind farm construction with the introduction of 2000 MW by 2030.
3- Solar Power: The potential of solar energy in Kazakhstan is estimated at 2.5 billion kWh per year. Solar energy can be widely used in two-thirds of the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The government aims to put 28 solar power plants into operation by the end of 2020.
4- Biomass: Key areas for bioenergy development include co-firing coal and biomass plants, use of biomass for production of heat for district heating and use of excess residues for liquid biofuel production.