Kazakhstan plans to commission 93 renewable energy projects with a total capacity of 2.3 GW by 2030, according to discussions held during a recent Energy Council meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov.
The meeting brought together senior officials, energy sector leaders, and experts to review progress and prospects in renewable energy development. The Prime Minister emphasized the strategic importance of green energy in Kazakhstan’s long-term energy policy and underscored the need to attract international investment and remove administrative barriers to project implementation.
According to the Ministry of Energy, the country currently operates 154 renewable energy facilities—including wind, solar, hydro, and biogas plants—with a combined installed capacity exceeding 3 GW. In 2024, these facilities generated 7.6bn kWh of electricity. Nine more facilities with over 450 MWh in capacity are set to launch in 2025.
Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yessimkhanov reported that Kazakhstan has already surpassed its earlier targets. While the goal for renewable energy was 3% of total electricity generation by 2020, the share reached 6.4% by the end of 2024—fulfilling key benchmarks outlined in the country’s Green Energy Transition Concept.
To further accelerate growth, Kazakhstan has approved auctions for 6.7 GW of renewable capacity between 2024 and 2027, with more than 3.1 GW already allocated. In April 2025, the country held its first auctions for large-scale wind energy projects paired with storage systems.
The government continues to support the renewable sector through a range of incentives, including guaranteed electricity purchases at auction prices, annual tariff indexation, exemptions from grid fees, and investment preferences. These policies aim to foster a favorable investment climate and ensure sustainable growth in renewable energy’s share of the national energy mix.
Prime Minister Bektenov concluded the meeting by instructing relevant authorities to enhance support mechanisms, adopt a scientific approach to project planning, and promote private sector participation. He also stressed the importance of a transparent and predictable tariff policy to encourage investor confidence and ensure the successful implementation of renewable energy initiatives.
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