LUKOIL''s New Solar Plant to Boost Kazakhstan''s Renewable
LUKOIL is boosting Kazakhstan''s energy capacity with the construction of a 4.95 MW solar plant in the Almaty region. The initiative is a key part of the company''s strategy to
In 2019, another solar power plant in Kazakhstan, Saran, with a capacity of 100 MW started its operation in the Karaganda region (Satubaldina, 2020). According to the International Energy Agency (IEA), within the period of 40 years, solar energy has a potential to meet about 20-25% of the energy demand of the country.
The Almaty solar project is a direct manifestation of this commitment, designed to reduce reliance on fossil fuels and support Kazakhstan's national goals of increasing the share of renewables in its energy mix. The environmental impact of the solar plant is expected to be considerable.
In 2019, Nurgisa solar power plant with a capacity of 100 MW in Kapshagay, Almaty region started its operation (informburo.kz, 2019). In 2019, another solar power plant in Kazakhstan, Saran, with a capacity of 100 MW started its operation in the Karaganda region (Satubaldina, 2020).
Almaty, Kazakhstan, located at latitude 43.2433 and longitude 76.8646, exhibits a strong potential for solar photovoltaic (PV) power generation due to its geographical location. The city experiences significant sunlight hours throughout the year which allows for substantial energy production from solar panels.
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