FROM AUGUST 21 TO 25, 2023, BUNDESTAG DEPUTY DR. CHRISTIANE SCHENDERLEIN VISITED KAZAKHSTAN. DURING THE VISIT, MEETINGS WERE HELD WITH DEPUTIES OF THE PARLIAMENT OF THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN, POLITICAL PARTIES, PUBLIC ASSOCIATIONS, ASSOCIATIONS, MASS MEDIA, UNIVERSITIES. THE VISIT TOOK PLACE WITH THE SUPPORT OF THE KONRAD ADENAUER FOUNDATION IN THE REPUBLIC OF KAZAKHSTAN.

At a meeting in the Renewable Energy Association "Qazaq Green”, held on August 22, topical issues of the energy transition of the Republic of Kazakhstan and Germany's experience in the development of green energy were discussed.

As Ms. Shenderlein noted in her opening speech, at the moment about half of the electricity in her country is generated from renewable energy sources. The share of coal-fired power plants in the total volume of electricity generation is about 30%. In addition, in this April, Germany disconnected the last nuclear power plants from the grid. Against the background of the energy crisis in Europe and rising electricity prices, the issue of generation structure is relevant and is widely discussed in society.

In turn, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Qazaq Green Nurlan Kapenov spoke about the development of renewable energy in Kazakhstan and the problems faced by the country's energy system, as well as plans for development of the sector in the future. It was noted that the current situation in the country's electric power industry hinders the development of renewable energy sources. Social factors and low electricity tariffs from traditional sources are also important factors that need to be taken into account when implementing policies aimed at achieving carbon neutrality.

The Parties exchanged views on a wide range of issues of energy, ecology, education and scientific cooperation.