ASTANA – China’s State Power Investment Corporation (SPIC) has begun a strategic project to build a one-gigawatt (GW) wind farm near Ekibastuz in the Pavlodar Region. The project is being developed in partnership with Pavlodar Green Energy under agreements signed with Kazakhstan’s Energy Ministry on Jan. 29.
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Foreign direct investment in the construction will total $1.2 billion, and the facility is scheduled to be commissioned in 2029, the ministry’s press service reported on March 30.
A key technological feature of the wind farm will be the installation of 300-megawatt (MW) energy storage systems. This will help smooth out natural fluctuations in renewable energy generation and ensure a stable supply to Kazakhstan’s Unified Electricity System.
Once operational, the plant is expected to generate 3.4 billion kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually, significantly boosting the country’s energy balance. The project will also have substantial environmental benefits, reducing greenhouse gas emissions by up to 2 million tons of CO₂ per year.
The initiative highlights the effectiveness of international partnerships and Kazakhstan’s readiness to implement advanced green energy solutions.
