Kazakhstan Targets 8.4 GW of New Renewable Energy Capacity by 2035

Kazakhstan is charting an ambitious course toward a low-carbon future, aiming to significantly boost its renewable energy capacity by 2035. Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov announced plans to commission 8.4 gigawatts of new renewable energy capacity, a move that would more than double the country's current renewable output.

This strategic push is part of a dual-track energy policy. Kazakhstan seeks to maintain its crucial role as an energy and transit hub in Eurasia while simultaneously accelerating the adoption of renewable energy and low-carbon technologies. Currently, renewables account for about 7% of the nation's electricity generation, with 169 facilities providing approximately 3.7 gigawatts of installed capacity.

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For Kazakhstan, the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan route has strategic significance. It is not just a transport corridor but part of a new architecture of Eurasian energy security.

International collaboration is key to this transition, with companies from China, the United Arab Emirates, France, and Germany actively participating in renewable energy projects. Beyond wind and solar, Kazakhstan is exploring green hydrogen initiatives, such as the Hyrasia One project, and advancing clean coal technologies to modernize its energy sector and reduce emissions.

The country is also leveraging its strategic location for energy exports. Akkenzhenov highlighted the importance of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan pipeline for oil exports, describing it as part of a new Eurasian energy security architecture. While this route will see increased oil shipments, the Caspian Pipeline Consortium remains the primary export channel. Furthermore, Kazakhstan is co-developing the Caspian Green Energy Corridor with Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan to channel clean energy to European markets, creating what Akkenzhenov called a "new energy bridge."

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We are creating a new energy bridge between Central Asia and Europe based on clean energy and modern technologies.