A profound energy revolution is underway on the vast land of Central Asia. When some neighboring countries rely on a single resource or rapid foreign investment to drive rapid progress, Kazakhstan has chosen a seemingly low-key but more balanced and sustainable path. By the end of 2025, the country has delivered a solid performance report: the proportion of renewable energy generation has increased to 7%, with an additional 503 megawatts of installed capacity. This is not only a growth in numbers, but also means that a green energy market with increasingly sound systems and diverse structures is taking shape in Central Asia, providing a unique "middle way" model for regional energy transformation.

Diversified structure supports energy resilience

Kazakhstan's green transformation does not rely on a single energy source, but has established a diversified pattern of coordinated development of wind power, photovoltaics, hydropower, and biomass energy. At present, there are 162 renewable energy projects operating nationwide, with a total installed capacity of approximately 3.5 gigawatts. Among them, wind power is dominated by 67 wind farms, followed closely by 49 solar power stations and 43 hydropower stations, with a small number of biomass energy projects as supplements. This balanced energy combination effectively disperses supply risks, significantly enhances the system stability and resilience of the State Grid in the face of different seasons and climate conditions, and provides a more reliable green power guarantee for the sustainable operation of the economy and society.

Transparent mechanism attracts international capital

The core engine driving this transformation is Kazakhstan's established and continuously improved auction based renewable energy project selection mechanism. This transparent and competitive market design has become a key factor in attracting private sector and international investment. According to the 2024-2027 plan, the government plans to add 6.7 GW of renewable energy installed capacity, and by the end of 2025, approximately 4 GW of project allocation has been completed. International energy companies, such as Total Energy from France, Masdar from the United Arab Emirates, as well as China Power International and China Energy from China, have actively participated in bidding and investment, bringing much-needed funds and introducing advanced technology and management experience, forming a virtuous cycle of market development and industrial upgrading. Keywords: international news, new energy news

Comparing the Path of Balance with the Path of Neighboring Countries

Compared with the transformation models of other Central Asian countries, Kazakhstan's path has distinct characteristics. Uzbekistan is known for its foreign investment driven and rapid execution, but its competitiveness is relatively limited; Kyrgyzstan and Tajikistan are highly dependent on hydropower and susceptible to climate fluctuations; Turkmenistan, on the other hand, is still in the early stages of fossil fuel dominated and renewable energy testing. Kazakhstan has successfully found a balance between transition speed and system security - ensuring development vitality and efficiency through a stable institutional framework and market competition, while avoiding the risk of single dependence through a diversified energy structure, while maintaining a high level of international participation. This' middle ground 'may not be as rapid in its transformation process as some neighboring countries, but its foundation is more solid and its long-term prospects are more promising. Looking towards the future, Kazakhstan has set clear goals of achieving 15% renewable energy by 2030 and 50% by 2050. The next challenge will be to upgrade the supporting power grid and coordinate the base load power supply to ultimately achieve a win-win situation of green transformation and energy security. (This article is from the official website of Jian Dao www.seetao.com. Reproduction without permission is prohibited, otherwise it will be prosecuted. Please indicate Jian Dao website+original link when reprinting.) Jian Dao website international column editor/Gao Xue