QAZAQ GREEN.  The European Union and Central Asian countries are strengthening cooperation on renewable energy development, with Kazakhstan emerging as a key focus of this partnership, 24.kz reports.

Speaking in Brussels, international experts highlighted the EU’s interest in supporting the region’s green transition under the Global Gateway strategy. The initiative aims to promote sustainable infrastructure and accelerate the deployment of clean energy across Central Asia.

Kazakhstan is making steady progress toward a low-carbon energy system. Renewable sources already account for more than 6% of the country’s electricity generation, and this share is expected to increase by the end of 2025 with the commissioning of around 500 MW of new capacity, primarily from wind and solar power plants. Over the longer term, wind energy is expected to play a leading role, reflecting Kazakhstan’s significant natural potential.

According to Sven Ernedal, Head of the Renewable Energy in Central Asia Programme, regional coordination is essential for the successful integration of renewables. ““We are strongly promoting solar and wind projects, but this requires close coordination between all Central Asian countries. Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan are building new capacity, and to balance the grid, hydropower can be purchased from Tajikistan and Kyrgyzstan. Our goal is coordinated support and joint action across the region, because this challenge cannot be addressed by any country alone.”