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How big is solar capacity in Kazakhstan?

Back in 2015, Astana was predicting installed solar capacity by the end of 2020 to reach 714 MW. A government report last month said solar capacity had reached 467 MW. Indeed, renewables are still small fry in Kazakhstan. Today solar accounts for 56 percent of the country’s total renewable capacity.

Where are solar farms located in Kazakhstan?

Spanning regions such as Abai, Zhetysu, and Karagandy, these solar farms capitalize on Kazakhstan’s ample sunlight to fuel the country’s energy needs with minimal environmental impact. Hydroelectric power plants, 39 in total, contribute an additional 269.6 megawatts (MW) to Kazakhstan’s renewable energy portfolio.

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.

How many solar power plants are there in Kazakhstan?

Solar power plants, with 45 facilities harnessing the sun’s power, produce 1.2 GW of electricity. Spanning regions such as Abai, Zhetysu, and Karagandy, these solar farms capitalize on Kazakhstan’s ample sunlight to fuel the country’s energy needs with minimal environmental impact.