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Could Kazakhstan increase its wind power capacity by 2035?

4 Kazakhstan’s vast and cost-efficient wind energy potential offers a particularly strong foundation for scaling up renewable energy capacity. The country could increase its wind power capacity to 10 gigawatts by 2035, twice as much as the government is currently planning – or even more.

Should Kazakhstan adopt an energy security strategy?

Global trend of tightening carbon regulation presents yet another impetus for broader modernization and systemic reforms of energy sector in Kazakhstan. Kazakhstan should articulate and adopt an official Energy Security Strategy document, guided by these general observations.

Will Kazakhstan reduce power sector emissions by 35 percent by 2035?

By increasing the share of renewables to 35 percent by 2035, Kazakhstan could reduce power sector emissions by 4 percent compared to 2023 while lowering system costs by 40 percent compared to current plans.

Should Kazakhstan introduce a carbon price?

Introducing a carbon price of at least USD 30 per tonne of CO2 is required to trigger investment in renewables and reduce power sector emissions. This exercise marks our first effort to model power system in Kazakhstan. While the current model has several limitations, it serves as a foundation that will be further refined and expanded.