These plans are included in the amendments on thermal power engineering.
“Norms are supposed to increase energy efficiency, stimulate development in case of economic and technical feasibility of introducing renewable energy sources into the district heating system (heat pumps, biofuel boilers, excess heat), as well as the introduction of industry monitoring tools, including in terms of the fuel used.”Almasadam Satkaliyev
Main Instruments introduced by the draft law:
- Strategic indicators and master plans;
- New tariff methodology and economically justified tariffs;
- technical standards and commercial accounting;
- systematic attraction of investments;
- budget support for vulnerable consumers;
- Single heat and power company;
- monitoring and control;
- regulation of relations between subjects;
- commitments on energy efficiency and renewable energy sources.
“At the same time, it should be noted that the proposed norms will ensure the direct sale of electricity produced by facilities for the use of renewable energy sources for the subjects of the wholesale electricity market.”Almasadam Satkaliyev
He added that Kazakhstan, with an area that occupies the ninth place in the world, has significant potential for the development of the renewable energy sector. Vast territories countries have a high potential for the development of wind, solar and hydropower, the introduction of modern technologies and sustainable development.
“In the near future, the republic has every opportunity to take a leading position in the world in the development of wind generation, which will be as stable as possible, evenly distributed throughout the country, and minimally affect the growth of tariffs for end consumers. The climate in Kazakhstan is favorable for the construction of wind farms due to the presence of wind corridors with a wind speed of more than 5 m/s, which is necessary for the operation of wind turbines. According to expert estimates, the energy potential of wind energy in Kazakhstan is at least 920 billion kWh per year. At the same time, the Caspian region, the Southern region, as well as the Shelek corridor and the Dzungarian Gate, located in the southeast of the country, have the highest potential for wind energy.”Almasadam Satkaliyev
As for the potential of solar energy, in the southern In the regions of the country, this is about 2200-3000 hours of sunshine per year, which, according to Satkaliyev, allows them to be competitive with the sunniest countries in the world. Most Preferred Solar Placement Areas generation – the Aral Sea region and the southern regions of Kazakhstan, which are experiencing a deficit Electricity.
Another area of development is use of small-scale renewable energy facilities by households, small and medium-sized entrepreneurship, including remote settlements from power grid infrastructure. In accordance with the Law “On Support” renewable energy sources” in order to develop the use of small-scale renewable energy facilities are provided with the possibility of selling surplus electricity. The possibility of introducing additional mechanisms to stimulate the development of the small-scale renewable energy sector among Kazakhstanis.
Source: Zakon kz
