One of the priority directions of energy saving development in the Almaty region is to increase the share of renewable energy sources. Akim of Almaty region Kanat Bozumbayev spoke about this at a press conference.
"In order to achieve energy independence of the region from external energy suppliers, given the significant reserves of hydro and wind energy resources, one of the priorities will be the use of renewable energy sources," Kanat Aldabergenovich said.
By the way, the electricity consumption in the region is 730.65 MW, of which its own production is 313.18 MW, including the share of RES - 78 MW or 25%.
By 2025, it is planned to implement 26 projects in the region for 320.2 billion tenge with a total capacity of 398 MW and increase the share of RES to 42%. Of these, 6 facilities for 179.5 MW (98.7 billion tenge) will be commissioned this year.
It also became known from the speech of the head of the region that the development of renewable energy in the Almaty region will create 64 thousand new jobs.