A shortage of electric power is predicted in Kazakhstan in 2029. This was stated by the Chairman of the Board of Samruk-Energo Serik Tyutebayev, a Zakon.kz correspondent reports.
According to him, energy consumption in the country has increased by 9.4% over the past five years.
“By 2029, Kazakhstan is expected to have a deficit of over 3 GW of electric power. Energy consumption in the country is constantly growing. New power generation capacities are being launched, but at a much slower rate due to lack of funding and low tariffs. Because of this, the load on existing Thermal power plants. Their depreciation leads to frequent accidents, such as in Ekibastuz, Rudny, Ridder, Temirtau,” said Serik Tyutebaev, head of Samruk-Energo.
He noted that the problem is being solved by modernizing existing and building new power plants with a total capacity of 4.1 GW. Large projects are being implemented in Almaty and Ekibastuz.
