Zhambyl Region Is One of Leaders Among Regions in Development of “Green Economy”, Says K.Kokrekbayev

Zhambyl region is one of the leaders among Kazakhstan’s regions on priority areas of the development of “green economy”. Such a statement was made by the region’s Mayor Karim Kokrekbayev during the press conference in Central Communications Service under the President of Kazakhstan.

“Seven objects of renewable energy sources (RES) with a total capacity of 86 MW were commissioned in the region. On July 2, during the teleconference the Head of State launched the solar power plant “Burnoye Solar 1” with design capacity of 50 MW and a total value of 23.2 billion tenge,” said the speaker.

This project is implemented with the participation of three companies: “SEBC Taraz”, “Samruk-Kazyna Invest” LLP and “United GreenEnergyLimited” (the United Kingdom).

According to the words of Karim Kokrekbayev, in the next three years it is planned the construction of RES with a total capacity of over 500 MW. The implementation of all projects will enable to cover 40-50% of the region’s electricity needs.

http://gbpp.org/en/2015/12/13134