Who is building a 1GW wind power station in Kazakhstan?

The signing ceremony of the agreement on the construction of the 1GW wind power station in Kazakhstan by the UAE’s Masdar. Photo credit: masdar.ae. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned clean energy company Masdar announced the construction of a large-scale 1GW wind power station in Kazakhstan.

Who is involved in a wind power project in Kazakhstan?

Spearheaded by Masdar, the wind power project will involve Abu Dhabi-based W Solar, Qazaq Green Power renewable company, and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund (KIDF).

What is Kazakhstan's largest solar project?

Kazakhstan’s largest solar project – a 100 MW field in Saran, Karaganda Province – was opened last year by a German company, also with EBRD backing. Russian engineers doubled capacity at the EBRD-backed Burnoye plant in Zhambyl in 2018.

When will a wind farm be built in Kazakhstan?

Construction of the wind farm is expected to commence by Q1 2026. When completed, it will provide power to approximately 300,000 homes in the south of Kazakhstan, avoiding 2 million tonnes of CO2 emissions per year. Today marks an important milestone for the UAE and Kazakhstan and highlights the strength of our strategic partnership.

Will Kazakhstan reach net zero carbon by 2060?

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) state-owned clean energy company Masdar announced the construction of a large-scale 1GW wind power station in Kazakhstan. The $1.4 billion project aligns with Kazakhstan’s goal to transition from fossil fuels towards clean energy, as the country has pledged to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2060.

Why should Kazakhstan invest in a wind farm in Jambyl?

The wind farm in the Jambyl region will help accelerate Kazakhstan’s energy transition, supporting the country’s ambitions to increase renewables capacity to 15 percent of its energy supply by 2030 (and to 50 percent by 2050) and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.