Samruk-Energy JSC has begun construction of one of Central Asia's largest wind farms, with a total installed capacity of 1 GW, in Zhambyl region. The project is being developed in partnership with Masdar, a global leader in renewable energy.
A capsule-laying ceremony marking the start of the future energy facility was held today. The ceremony was attended via videoconference by Nurlan Zhakupov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Kazyna JSC; Zhaslan Madiyev, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Sungat Yessimkhanov, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan; Yerbol Karashukeyev, Mayor of Zhambyl region; and Mohamed Jameel Al Ramahi, Chief Executive Officer of Masdar.
At the project site, Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC, together with a representative of Masdar, officially launched construction. In his welcome address, Kairat Maxutov said the project would make a significant contribution to strengthening the resilience of Kazakhstan's power system and achieving Kazakhstan's strategic green economy goals.
"The total investment in the project amounts to approximately USD 1.4 billion. More than 100 wind turbines will be installed across an area of 440 hectares. The wind farm will generate approximately 3.4 billion kWh of electricity each year, providing 880,000 households with clean electricity. This, in turn, will significantly reduce electricity shortages in the southern regions and ensure a reliable electricity supply for businesses and residents of the region", - said Kairat Maxutov, Chairman of the Management Board of Samruk-Energy JSC.
The project will incorporate advanced technologies powered by artificial intelligence. Another key feature of the project is the integration of an electricity storage system, which will help offset the variability of wind generation and ensure stable power delivery to the grid.
The facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2029.
