Kazakhstan plans to fully meet its electricity demand in the first quarter of 2027, and by the end of 2027, the country expects to generate 1.3 billion kWh of surplus electricity. This will be achieved through the launch of new generating capacity, according to the Ministry of Energy.
In 2027, Kazakhstan plans to put into operation 845 MW of new generating capacity, including new gas turbines and combined-cycle plants.
Also planned for 2027 is the completion of 570 MW of renewable energy projects. These include a 100 MW solar power plant in the Almaty region, three 70 MW solar power plants in the Kyzylorda region, two 100 MW wind power plants in the Aktobe region, a 50 MW wind power plant in the Kyzylorda region, a 50 MW wind power plant in the Turkestan region, and two 100 MW wind power plants in the Abay region.
In 2026, Kazakhstan plans to launch approximately 2.6 GW of new generating capacity, mainly gas-fired power plants.
Also in 2026, the country is to launch ten renewable energy facilities with a total installed capacity of 245 MW. Seven facilities—wind and solar power plants with a total capacity of 212 MW—have already been completed.
Despite these efforts, Kazakhstan still experiences a power deficit. In 2025, Kazakhstan generated 123.1 billion kilowatt-hours of electricity and consumed 124.6 billion kilowatt-hours.
In the first half of 2026, Kazakhstan increased power generation and produced 63.4 billion kWh of electricity, with plans to generate 126.5 billion kWh during the entire 2026, according to Energy Minister Yerlan Akkenzhenov.
Kazakhstan’s energy sector is developing towards diversifying generation sources. Along with the modernization of existing capacity and the construction of new energy facilities, work is underway to develop renewable energy, gas-fired power generation, and hydropower, thereby strengthening the country’s energy security.
Currently, coal-fired power generation remains the primary source of electricity in the country, accounting for 62.1% of total electricity production.
Gas-fired power generation accounts for 23.4% of electricity generation and hydroelectric power plants (excluding small hydropower plants) produce 7.5% of the total volume.
In 2025, Kazakhstan made a breakthrough in electricity generation by renewable energy facilities, producing 8.6 billion kWh, and renewable energy sources accounted for 7% of the country’s total electricity generation, up from 6.43% in 2024.
In 2026, Kazakhstan plans to increase its renewable energy generation to 8.8 billion kWh, according to the Ministry of Energy.
Kazakhstan has announced targets to raise renewable energy’s share in the country’s total energy mix to 15% by 2030 and to 50% by 2050.
Kazakhstan currently operates 162 renewable energy facilities with a total installed capacity of approximately 3.5 GW, but the country remains heavily reliant on conventional fuel such as coal and natural gas for its power production.
