Construction of Two 2-Gigawatt Wind Energy Power Plants in Zhambyl Region
Wind of Change Hits Zhambyl Region!
Say hello to a gale of renewable energy in Kazakhstan's Zhambyl Region! With a roaring spirit, two mega wind power plants, gulping down two gigawatts (GW) of power, are about to take the region by storm. Attendees at a staff meeting chaired by governor Yerbol Karashukeyev received this electrifying news from the regional administration's press service.
(Credit: gov.kz for the map)
(Check out the map in full size here: The Astana Times)
This wind-friendly region, already tapping into six areas to boost energy efficiency and conservation, boasts a cornucopia of 22 renewable energy sources, offering a total capacity of 571.3 megawatts (MW). You'll find everything from six hydroelectric, ten wind, and six solar power plants splayed across the region.
Don your hard hats and dig out your electrical blueprints, as Masdar, a slick company from the United Arab Emirates, is sticking their shovels into the Sarysu and Talas districts. Their ambitious 1 GW wind power plant will be a jaw-dropping 742 billion tenge (US$1.4 billion) endeavor, with ground breaking scheduled for 2026 and the grand unveiling anticipated in 2029.
But that's not all, folks! Total Eren has staked their claim in the Moiynkum district with plans to drop a hefty one trillion tenge (US$1.9 billion) for a fellow 1 GW wind project. They've already secured 52,000 hectares of land and are aiming for a 2028 commissioning date.
It wasn't so long ago that the 100 MW Shokpar wind power plant got fired up in the Sarysu district, while the AEC ASA solar power plant in the Zhambyl district bulked up its capacity by 20 MW. So buckle up, because it seems like the renewable energy revolution has found its sweet spot in the Zhambyl Region!
Note: Expected completion for both Masdar and Total Eren's 1 GW wind power projects in the Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan, is 2029.
[Source 1]: The Astana Times
[Source 2]: Total Eren
[Source 3]: Masdar
[Source 4]: REN21
In the Zhambyl Region, anticipation grows for two massive wind power plants, each generating 1 gigawatt (GW) of renewable energy, as announced by Masdar and Total Eren. The groundbreaking for Masdar's project is set for 2026, with a completion date in 2029, while Total Eren eyes a 2028 commissioning date for their own 1 GW wind project. With these developments, the region's renewable energy capacity, which already includes six hydroelectric, ten wind, and six solar power plants, will soar to a staggering 4.17 gigawatts (GW) by 2029, firmly positioning Zhambyl as a significant player in the global renewable-energy industry and finance.
