To accelerate the transition to green energy, exchange best practices in renewable energy, and strengthen regional energy security - these were the topics discussed by the Central Asian countries at the 16th KAZENERGY Eurasian Forum. One of the forum’s sessions was dedicated specifically to accelerating the energy transition in Central Asia. The discussion brought together energy ministers from across the region, as well as representatives of international organizations and financial institutions. Participants focused in particular on concrete actions to triple renewable energy capacity and improve energy efficiency by 2030. Kazakhstan, for its part, is consistently pursuing a course toward decarbonization and the development of alternative energy sources.
«What began as a series of pilot projects has now grown into a network of 158 operational renewable energy facilities with a combined capacity exceeding 3.2 gigawatt. In 2025 alone, the commissioning of nine additional projects with a total capacity of 450 megawatt is scheduled. Looking ahead to 2035 we plan to add no less than 8.4 gigawatt of new renewable capacity in cooperation with leading international partners,» noted Kazakh Minister of Energy Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
The International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA) is sharing technologies in this field. Also in focus are regional integration, infrastructure development, legislative improvements, and attracting investment. Taken together, these efforts are driving the rapid development of green energy.
«In partnership with Azerbaijan, we launched the Accelerated Partnership for Renewables in Central Asia, which is an approach which has been successful in other parts of the world, and we’re very happy to be doing this here with the engagement of all our member states. And we do have four key pillars, and again, the key is really fast-tracking investments,» said Binu Parthan, Deputy Director, Country Engagement and Partnerships, IRENA.
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