First large scale PV power plant in Kazakhstan was launched into operation
/10th June 2015, by RENEWABLE MARKET WATCHTM
Total cumulative photovoltaic installations in CIS countries have reached 851 MW (0.85 GW) at the end of 2014, a very small share of the global cumulative installed photovoltaic capacity of 184 GW in 2014. However, situation at CIS countries solar PV market is about to change in positive growth direction. Besides Ukraine, which is undisputed leader by means of installed PV capacity amongst CIS countries, Kazakhstan also has its ambitions to take serious share from this market.
First large scale solar PV power plant in Kazakhstan was launched into operation, whilst other large scale PV power plants are under construction. The 50 MW Burnoye solar power plant (Burnoye SPP1) is situated in the Zhambyl region, South Kazakhstan. It was backed with finance by EBRD.
More information about the promising Kazakhstan solar PV market you may read here: Kazakhstan Photovoltaic Market: Outlook 2015 ÷ 2025