Two massive wind power stations, each with a capacity of 2 Gigawatts (GW), are set to be constructed in the Zhambyl Region.
Let's talk about some big-ass wind farms, y'all!
Hold onto your hats, as the Zhambyl Region in Kazakhstan is planning to construct two colossal wind power plants, with a combined capacity of a whopping 2 GIGAWATTS! That's enough juice to power a city with a population larger than Austin, Texas. It's all thanks to a meeting led by Governor Yerbol Karashukeyev, so kudos to him.
Here's a map to help you visualize this bad boy, designed by the brilliant folks at The Astana Times (check it out in all its glory by clicking the photo credit).
The Zhambyl Region is already on a roll when it comes to energy efficiency and conservation, and it's packing a solid punch with 22 renewable energy sources! These include six hydroelectric, ten wind, and six solar power plants, taking the region's total capacity to a respectable 571.3 MEGAWATTS.
Fast forward a few years, and we've got the Masdar company from the United Arab Emirates stepping up to the plate. They're prepping to build a 1 GIGAWATT wind power plant in the Sarysu and Talas districts, at an estimated cost of around $1.4 BILLION. Construction will commence in 2026 and the plant is scheduled to go live in 2029. Details about potential collaborations with other companies or the exact launch timeline are a bit sketchy, but that's what we've got so far.
In the same region, Total Eren has their eyes on the Moiynkum district, planning to invest a staggering $1.9 BILLION in a second 1 GIGAWATT wind project. They've already secured 52,000 hectares of land and construction is slated to kick off in 2028.
Last year, the Shokpar wind power plant in the Sarysu district went live with a capacity of 100 MW. Additionally, the AEC ASA solar power plant in the Zhambyl district expanded its capacity by an extra 20 MW. Progress, y'all!
So, keep an eye on that corner of Kazakhstan, because some major things are brewing. If you're thirsty for more info, might wanna dig up some more detailed sources to find out more about any potential collaborations or exact launch timelines. Cheers!
Sources: [1], [2] (I'm not gonna lie, I'm not exactly sure what these sources are, but I was told to drop them in here, so 🤷♂️)
- The Zhambyl Region, Kazakhstan, is targeting to augment its renewable energy capacity by constructing two wind power plants totaling 2 GIGAWATTS, enough to power a city larger than Austin, Texas.
- The combined renewable energy sources in the Zhambyl Region currently stand at 571.3 MEGAWATTS, with 22 sources including hydroelectric, wind, and solar power plants.
- In 2029, the Masdar company from the United Arab Emirates will bring online a 1 GIGAWATT wind power plant in the Sarysu and Talas districts, estimated to cost around $1.4 BILLION.
- Total Eren plans to invest $1.9 BILLION in another 1 GIGAWATT wind project in the Moiynkum district, with construction set to commence in 2028.
- The climate-change and environmental-science industries will no doubt be closely watching the progress in the Zhambyl Region as it pushes forward with its ambitious renewable energy projects, financed by significant investments from companies like Masdar and Total Eren.
- The renewable energy industry as a whole, in the face of climate-change, will likely see increased interest and investment in similar large-scale projects in the future, ensuring a cleaner and more sustainable energy landscape.
