Kazakhstan has launched the construction of the largest wind power plant in the CIS, which will have a capacity of 1 GW and include an energy storage system. The total investment exceeds $1 billion, and the project is being implemented by a domestic company in partnership with Chinese partners. A ceremonial laying of the time capsule took place in the Pavlodar region. The site selected for the project had been preliminarily studied by scientists, who found that the area experiences windy conditions for up to 270 days a year. The plant is scheduled to be commissioned in 2029. Notably, the region accounts for about 40% of all electricity generated in the country and comprises Kazakhstan’s largest power generation facilities, including the strategic Ekibastuz energy hub.
«In addition to generating green energy, the project envisages an energy storage system to ensure both a reliable power supply for the population and the stability of the energy system,» said Kairat Maksutov, Chairman of the Board of Samruk Energy JSC.
«Over a hundred wind
turbines will be installed here, each with a capacity of eight megawatts.
Unlike other wind and solar energy projects, this project will include energy
storage systems, allowing for power output balancing,»
noted the Pavlodar region
governor Assain Baikhanov.
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