The International Comparative Legal Guide – Renewable Energy (ICLG) 2026 is now live, and we are proud to share that Unicase Central Asia has contributed the Kazakhstan chapter to this highly regarded global publication.
For more than a decade, Unicase has been advising developers, companies, and public authorities on the largest renewable energy projects across Central Asia. Our contribution reflects this experience, combining regulatory expertise with investment insights. The chapter was authored by Raushana Chaltabayeva and Kurmet Zhumagaliyev, under the guidance and leadership of Saniya Perzadayeva, Partner at Unicase.
Chapter Highlights
The Kazakhstan section provides an in-depth overview of the country's renewable energy framework, covering:
- Overview of the Renewable Energy Sector
- Market Structure and Investment Opportunities
- Sale of Renewable Energy and Financial Incentives
- Consents and Permits
- Storage Systems
- Foreign Investment and International Obligations
- Competition and Antitrust
- Dispute Resolution
- Key Updates and Recent Developments
Kazakhstan's Ambitious Energy Transition Goals
Kazakhstan has established a comprehensive policy framework to drive its energy transition:
- Green Economy Concept: 15% of electricity from renewables by 2030; 50% from alternative and renewable sources by 2050.
- Carbon Neutrality Strategy 2060: gradual phase-out of coal, expansion of RES, smart grids, and decarbonisation of buildings.
- Fuel and Energy Complex Concept 2023–2029: implementation of 4,000 MW of RES projects, including energy storage systems, by 2029.
The Law on Renewable Energy defines eligible sources as solar, wind, hydrodynamic water, geothermal, and anthropogenic resources such as biomass, biogas, and consumer waste—all forming the backbone of Kazakhstan's energy transition.
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Originally published by International Comparative Legal Guide – Renewable Energy (ICLG) 2026.
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