The Prospects For Energy Storage Systems In Kazakstan

The number of renewable energy projects is poised to grow even faster than before in Kazakhstan, as it is becoming a critical component of state policy for economic development and innovation.

Due to the country's geography and climate, the most promising sources of renewable energy are solar and wind. According to estimates in the "Concept for the Development of the Fuel and Energy Complex until 2030," the total potential of renewable energy sources for energy production is 1,885 billion kWh; the thermal potential is 4.3 GW (Government Decree of the Republic of Kazakhstan No. 724, 2014). However, with the current structure of generation mainly from the stations fired by coal and gas and the lack of balancing and reserve capacities, the intermittent nature of wind and solar plants puts even more pressure on the reliability and stability of the overall power system in Kazakhstan.