Where is Kazakhstan's new solar power plant located?

A few months later, the EBRD loaned another $42.5 million toward a $75 million 63 MW solar photovoltaic power plant that Risen is building in Chulakkurgan, north of Shymkent. China, which now produces 70 percent of the world’s solar panels, is well represented in Kazakhstan’s new renewable projects, but it is not the only player.

What is Kazakhstan's largest solar project?

Kazakhstan’s largest solar project – a 100 MW field in Saran, Karaganda Province – was opened last year by a German company, also with EBRD backing. Russian engineers doubled capacity at the EBRD-backed Burnoye plant in Zhambyl in 2018.

How efficient is solar energy in Kazakhstan?

The potential of solar energy in Kazakhstan is estimated at 2.5 billion kWh per year, which corresponds to an area of about 10 km2 of solar cells with a total efficiency of 16%. The average efficiency of modern solar panels varies in the range of 15-25%. Solar energy can be widely used in two-thirds of the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

How many solar power plants are there in Kazakhstan?

As of now, there are 51 solar power plants in operation in Kazakhstan. The government aimed to have 28 solar power plants operational by the end of 2021 and successfully met this goal. The potential of solar energy in Kazakhstan is estimated at 2.5 billion kWh per year.

When was the first Kazakhstani photovoltaic module produced?

On December 25, 2012, during the visit of the Head of State to the plant, start-up and commissioning works were launched, the first Kazakhstani photovoltaic module was produced. Astana Solar is a member of Astana - Zhana Kala special economic zone.

Where will large scale wind power plants be built in Kazakhstan?

Overall, large scaled wind power plants are planned to be constructed on ten sites selected by the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan. One of the most perspective sites in terms of wind power resources is the Zhungar corridor with a capacity of 17 billion kWh per square meter.