The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a review of energy policies in 11 countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia that play a significant role in world energy security. Four of the countries – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan – possess substantial oil and gas resources in the Caspian Sea, which offer … Continue reading IEA reviews energy policies of countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
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Kazakhstan starts solar power plant
In spite of the northern longitude of the geographical location of Kazakhstan, the country’s solar energy resources are stable and favorable, according to officials. Concentrated solar thermal power is particularly well-suited to this country, which has one of the highest per capita solar insolation. Kazakhstan, which is rich in natural resources—particularly oil, natural gas, and … Continue reading Kazakhstan starts solar power plant
Continue readingWind power in Kazakhstan: new wind farm with 16 wind turbines
A new wind farm with 16 wind turbines and generating 78MW of power will be built in the Tainty Ulan district of East Kazakhstan this year. All the necessary documentation of the $50 million project is ready, and a private investor has been determined, according to head of the regional Department of Energy … Continue reading Wind power in Kazakhstan: new wind farm with 16 wind turbines
Continue readingKazakhstan starts construction of solar power plant
Construction of solar power plant started in Kazakhstan’s Kyzylorda region, the press service of the regional authorities said. The solar power plant will be launched in 2016. Its capacity is expected to hit 50 MW. The construction work will be carried by Bas energy company. The investment will reach 65 million tenge (185.05 tenge = … Continue reading Kazakhstan starts construction of solar power plant
Continue readingWind energy in Kazakhstan: Chinese Company to Build a Wind Farm in Zhambyl Region
Negotiations took place between Akim (Governor) of the Zhambyl region Karim Kokrekbaev and Chairman of the People’s Government of Shaanxi Province of China Lou Qinjian. The Zhambyl News information agency stated, “Cooperation is identified in the field of energy efficiency and renewable energy, which is aimed at the realisation of a joint project, … Continue reading Wind energy in Kazakhstan: Chinese Company to Build a Wind Farm in Zhambyl Region
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Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan and Iran: 4 GW of Solar Power Plants to be Built
In the next 5 years, Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan and Iran will be in the spotlight of the largest international players of solar energy industry. On 16-17th of April 2015 Baku (Azerbaijan) will be hosting one of the key events in the field of solar energy – CISOLAR-2015 4th Inte. According to the plans … Continue reading Azerbaijan, Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tadzhikistan and Iran: 4 GW of Solar Power Plants to be Built
Continue readingEBRD to support Yereymentau wind farm in Kazakhstan
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has agreed to provide financing for the 50MW wind farm in Yereymentau, Kazakhstan. The bank will provide a €59.2m loan to Wind Power Yereymentau, a special-purpose vehicle incorporated in Kazakhstan. About €18m of concessional financing will be provided by the Clean Technology Fund (CTF). … Continue reading EBRD to support Yereymentau wind farm in Kazakhstan
Continue readingSolar power plant to be built in Kazakhstan
Solar power plant worth 55 million euros ($70.537 million) will be built in Kazakh capital Astana, Kazinform reported. The announcement was made by the managing director of the Directorate for the implementation of the International specialized exhibition EXPO-2017 Mukhtar Gazizov at the first meeting of international exhibitors of EXPO-2017 in Astana on Oct. 22. … Continue reading Solar power plant to be built in Kazakhstan
Continue readingSolar Energy in Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan has adopted a new feed-in tariff last month. The EBRD has worked with the Ministry of Industry and New Technologies and the Ministry of Environmental Protection to help develop various aspects of the new legislation. The tariff is set at 34,61 tenge/kWh (approx. 14 eurocents), and will be fully indexed/adjusted for inflation annually. The … Continue reading Solar Energy in Kazakhstan
Continue readingA 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan has applied for a €54m ($72.2m) loan from the EBRD
The development, one of the country’s first big wind power projects, is part of a 300MW wind farm in the northern region of Yereymentau. A 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan has applied for a €54m ($72.2m) loan from the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development. The funding – which is subject to a final review … Continue reading A 50MW wind farm in Kazakhstan has applied for a €54m ($72.2m) loan from the EBRD
Continue readingKazakhstan starts construction of first wind farm
Kazakhstan has started the construction of the first wind farm in Yereimentau. President NursultanNazarbayev inaugurated the construction in a national teleconference on July 2. The capacity of the wind farm will be equal to 45 megawatts which is likely to reach to 300 megawatts in the future. This is sufficient right now for providing some … Continue reading Kazakhstan starts construction of first wind farm
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Qatar Solar Energy secures silicon supply with Kazakhstan energy company
Qatar Solar Energy (QSE) has signed an agreement with Kazakhstan-based energy company Kazatomprom for the supply of solar grade silicon, which will accelerate Qatar’s renewable energy production. In line with the deal, Kazatomprom will supply QSE with the silicon, a raw material used to make solar panels, at what the Qatari company has described … Continue reading Qatar Solar Energy secures silicon supply with Kazakhstan energy company
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German Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
German Ecap Solution will build five solar power plants in Kazakh’s Zhambyl region in 2014- 2016, the regional authorities’ web site reported on Jan. 22. The investor plans to start construction of one solar power plant in the region’s Zhualynskiy area in 2014 and launch it in 2015, other three solar power plant will be … Continue reading German Ecap Solution to build five solar power plants in Kazakhstan
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EBRD considers financing first major wind farm in Kazakhstan
EBRD First Vice President Phil Bennett has reaffirmed the Bank’s support for the National Green Growth Plan announced by the government of Kazakhstan during his first visit to Kazakhstan for the Bank. During meetings with members of the Kazakh government and business community, Mr Bennett stressed that the EBRD remains committed to the country’s sustainable … Continue reading EBRD considers financing first major wind farm in Kazakhstan
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World Wind Energy Association establishes CIS Committee
WWEA members from several CIS countries have decided to create a special working group in order to intensify their cooperation on regional issues. Recently, the WWEA Board has approved the establishment of the WWEA CIS Committee. The leading wind energy experts from the CIS countries will concentrate their efforts, knowledge and experience to promote widespread … Continue reading World Wind Energy Association establishes CIS Committee
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China to fund $100m Kazakhstan wind farm
China is set to fund the construction of the Pavlodar Oblast $100m wind farm in Kazakhstan. According to Tengri News, the 50MW plant will be built 100km from Ekibastuz. The local press service of Pavlodar Oblast said a memorandum of understanding between the Pavlodar Social-Entrepreneurship Corporation and vice president of China Development Bank Li Jiping … Continue reading China to fund $100m Kazakhstan wind farm
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Kazakhstan to launch biggest solar power plant
The project of solar power station was presented on May 1 in Zhanakorgan region of Kyzylorda oblast, KazTAG reports citing the press-service of oblast administration. According to the press-service, the power station with an average annual generation capacity of 65 million kWh will become the biggest solar pant in Kazakhstan. The project is estimated at … Continue reading Kazakhstan to launch biggest solar power plant
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Kazakhstan to build first wind energy plant
A 45 megawatt wind power plant will be constructed in Ereimentau, Akmola oblast, Kazakhstan to produce 172.2 million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year. The Eurasian Development Bank (EDB) and the First Wind Power Plant (part of Samruk-Energo) have signed a loan agreement for a $94 million loan for a 10-year period to implement the project, … Continue reading Kazakhstan to build first wind energy plant
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Time for closer cooperation of the wind energy sector in the CIS countries
CISWIND2013 International Conference & Exhibition “Wind power in the CIS and Eastern Europe” “Time for closer cooperation of the wind sector in the CIS countries” The key event in the wind energy industries of the CIS and Eastern Europe countries CISWIND2013 “Wind power in the CIS and Eastern Europe” took place on 28-29 March 2013 … Continue reading Time for closer cooperation of the wind energy sector in the CIS countries
Continue readingKazakhstan to get 34 green power stations by 2020
34 renewable energy sources (RES) power generation projects will be launched in Kazakhstan by 2020. They will include wind, hydro and solar power stations, Tengrinews.kz reports citing the information published on the website of Kazakhstan Ministry of Industry and New Technologies. The aggregated capacity of the green power stations will make 1,362.34 MW. Most of … Continue reading Kazakhstan to get 34 green power stations by 2020
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