New renewable energy facilities to appear in Abai and Kostanai regions

New renewable energy facilities to appear in Abai and Kostanai regions

New renewable energy facilities will be built within five years in Abai and Kostanai regions. These are two solar power plants with a total capacity of almost 40 MW and one gas piston shunting plant. It will also be able to deliver 40 MW. According to the Energy Ministry, the total investment in projects will comprise more than US$90 million. The new green energy will provide Kazakhstan with more than 63 million kWh of electricity per year. According to authorities, the implementation of the projects will make it possible to achieve the indicators provided for by the Concept for the Transition of Kazakhstan to Green Economy, as well as to attract additional investment and create new jobs.