Kazakhstani Hydro

One of the worlds largest carbon emitters, Kazakhstan still has much unused potential for more renewable energy production.

FACTS

Total installed capacity

23,957 MW

Percentage of electricity mix

2 %

Long-term sustainability target

2060 Net Zero Target

Kazakhstan has important hydro potential, thanks mainly to the Irtysh, Ili and Syrdarya rivers. However, this potential remains somewhat unexploited, as hydro represents only 2% of total electricity generation in Kazakhstan, and only 12% of installed capacity.