Introduction and implementation of low-capacity renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan

UNDP in Kazakhstan has prepared a package of information materials on the introduction and implementation of small-scale renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan. The collection is intended for representatives of small and medium-sized businesses (SMEs), potential investors, local executive bodies, farmers, financial organizations, etc.

Kazakhstan is one of the largest emitters of greenhouse gases (GHG) in the world - the country is in the top 30 countries in terms of GHG emissions. GHG emissions in Kazakhstan are mainly associated with energy production: 82% of all generated emissions in the country are concentrated here. Thus, the replacement of fossil fuels with renewable energy sources in the production of heat and electricity in any volume will lead to a reduction in GHG emissions. In order to increase the share of renewable energy in the country's electricity production structure, it is necessary to attract private sector investments in RES.

The information package is a systematic document that contains complete information on investment opportunities in small-scale renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan. The “Step by step guide” section presents algorithms and financial instruments for different target groups, for example, for investors who have already planned and budgeted the project.

The presented collection will be useful to potential investors, as experts have developed instructions, recommendations and successful examples for the implementation of small-scale renewable energy projects.

In addition, producers of renewable energy technologies will also receive information about existing programs and support measures for the introduction of technologies in various sectors of the economy. For representatives of agriculture, an information on the possibilities of introducing renewable energy technologies located in remote areas base is provided here.

The full text of the Information Pack can be downloaded here.

Recall that the use of energy efficient and small-scale RES projects has a lot of positive aspects for consumers, SMEs, as well as for communal property. The main positive aspects for all parties are that the cost of generated electrical energy will not depend on the cost of energy carriers, and in the medium and long term, energy consumption is reduced, which will subsequently lead to resource savings.