How much does solar energy cost in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan electricity and power market operator JSC Korem has allocated 20 MW of PV capacity in a solar energy auction finalized this month. JSC Korem received 14 project proposals with a combined capacity of 60 MW in the procurement exercise and prices ranged from KZT16,96 ($0.0392) to KZT12,87 ($0.0297)/kWh.

Will there be another 20 MW solar auction in Kazakhstan?

The Kazakh authorities allocated 20 MW of PV capacity in the procurement exercise and said another 20 MW solar auction will be held next year. Kazakhstan has currently an installed PV capacity of over 1.7 GW. Kazakhstan electricity and power market operator JSC Korem has allocated 20 MW of PV capacity in a solar energy auction finalized this month.

Is Kazakhstan a good place to invest in solar power?

Kazakhstan has remarkable solar potential with a very well-designed auction system, a clear renewable capacity addition schedule, and a solid decarbonisation target. The country is now also including storage systems as part of its public procurement strategy in a move that will ease further integration of renewables into the grid.

How much does a grid-tied solar system cost?

The Grid-Tied Solar System, by Virginia Yan, can provide up to approximately 400W AC power with four solar panels, and the estimated cost per system is $4000. The Grid-Tied Solar System provided the hardware capability and readiness to build a modern electric grid.

How much does a solar project cost in KZT?

In the first solar auction, held in 2018, JSC Korem selected four PV projects totaling 170 MW and the lowest bid was KZT18.6/kWh. In a second, 50 MW procurement exercise held a year later, the total allocated power was 50 MW and the lowest price was KZT 12.49.

Who owns Kazakhstan's electricity grid?

Kazakhstan’s national grid is operated by Kazakhstan’s Electricity Grid Operating Company (KEGOC), a state-owned company responsible for electricity transmission and distribution network management. Several medium and small regional electricity companies handle distribution, some privately owned.