On May 24th, CPECC and Akimat of Almaty Region of the Republic of Kazakhstan successfully signed an investment cooperation framework agreement for the “Bartogay” 1GW Photovoltaic and BESS Integrated Project in Esik City, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan, in Hangzhou, Zhejiang Province. Mr. Zhang Li, a member of the Party Committee and Vice President of CPECC, visited Sultangaziev Marat, Akim of Almaty Region, on behalf of CPECC. The two sides had in-depth exchanges on the photovoltaic and energy storage integrated project in Almaty Region and signed the investment cooperation framework agreement. Mr. Fred Huang, Party Secretary and Chairman of CEECATL, and Ms. Qiang Wanqing, Vice President of XJPEDI, attended the meeting and the signing ceremony. This successful signing is a key measure for CPECC to implement the "Belt and Road" Initiative and respond to the consensus reached by the heads of state of the two countries at the SCO Summit.

Sultangaziev Marat highly praised the technical advantages and achievements of CPECC. He expressed gratitude for the positive contributions made by CPECC to the “Bartogay” 1GW Photovoltaic and BESS Integrated Project in Esik City, Almaty Region, Kazakhstan. He hopes that CPECC will continue to leverage its strengths in comprehensive energy and infrastructure, actively participate in investment and construction cooperation in the fields of comprehensive energy and infrastructure in Almaty Region, and work together to promote the implementation of the project. 

Mr. Zhang Li introduced the overall situation, technical advantages and overseas business layout of CPECC. He stated that CPECC adheres to the "Two Types of Enterprises" positioning and continues to develop the "Two Types of Innovation" advantages. It will fully leverage its advanced technical experience in the new energy field to jointly promote the implementation of new energy projects and assist Kazakhstan in its energy transition.       

The project is jointly developed by CEECATL and XJPEDI, subsidiaries of CPECC, with Arna Company, a regional partner of Kazakhstan, assists in promoting the implementation of the project. The project is located in Esik City, Almaty Region, and plans to build a 1GW photovoltaic power station, supporting energy storage systems, booster stations, and transmission lines, aiming to create an efficient, stable and sustainable green energy supply system, and inject strong impetus into the development and construction of Alatau New City, surrounding energy supply, and grid structure optimization. 

After the signing of this agreement, the project development body will focus on key links, comprehensively accelerate the fine demonstration of technical solutions, deepen the business cooperation model, and strengthen efficient interaction with local government departments. At the same time, we actively integrate internal and external resources, make every effort to overcome the difficulties in the promotion of the project, and strive to reach an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) as soon as possible to ensure the steady progress of the project. 

Rakhimov Rakhymzhan, Consul of the Consulate of the Republic of Kazakhstan in Shanghai, Mr. Xie Yuhui, Deputy General Manager of the Overseas Business Department of CPECC, Mr. Huang Kai, Member of the Party Committee and Deputy General Manager of CEECATL, Mr. Wang Zehui, Chairman of Guodong New Infrastructure, representatives of XJPEDI, representatives of Arna Company, heads of the Akimat of Almaty Region, heads of relevant departments such as investment and development, and persons in charge of the project location attended the talks and signing activities.(This article is from the official website of Seetao www.seetao.com. Reprinting without permission is strictly prohibited. Please indicate Seetao.com + original link when reprinting) Seetao.com Strategy Column Editor/Sun Fengjuan