QAZAQ GREEN. On February 25, 2026, Deputy Minister of Energy Sungat Yessimkhanov presented to the Mazhilis a draft law titled “On Amendments and Additions to Certain Legislative Acts of the Republic of Kazakhstan Regarding the Development of Alternative Energy Sources,” reports Zakon.kz.

Yessimkhanov emphasized that the draft law aims to establish a comprehensive and sustainable legal framework for the development of alternative energy, including the adoption of new technologies, enhancing the reliability of the energy system, and creating conditions to attract investment.

“The implementation of this draft law is aimed at diversifying the energy balance, reducing dependence on traditional fuel sources, and fulfilling Kazakhstan’s international commitments in climate policy and decarbonization,” he said.

The draft law expands regulation of alternative energy, including nuclear and hydrogen power, the development of energy storage systems, improving the functioning of renewable energy facilities, and establishing a legal framework for heat energy produced using alternative technologies.

“The draft introduces a new regulatory model for energy storage systems, providing for project selection through capacity market auctions. Energy storage systems are seen as a key tool for balancing the grid, increasing its resilience, and integrating renewable energy sources. They make it possible to supply electricity during peak hours, reduce the need for imports from Russia, enhance energy reliability, and do so without raising electricity costs for end consumers, while generating positive economic effects for the energy system as a whole,” the deputy minister stressed.

The draft law also improves the B2B contract mechanism for renewable energy facilities to protect investors in the event of contract termination with consumers. This mechanism balances the interests of the state, consumers, and investors, providing safeguards for renewable energy projects and supporting sustainable growth of the B2B segment under market principles.

Additionally, the draft law broadens the legal regulation of alternative energy to include heat generation.

“Previously, legislation mainly regulated electricity, while the potential of alternative heat sources was insufficiently addressed. The draft law obliges energy producers to consider implementing renewable-based technologies, utilizing low-grade heat, reducing fuel consumption, integrating new heat sources, and connecting heat pumps where technically feasible,” Yessimkhanov concluded.

On February 19, 2026, the Senate ratified a law on implementing renewable energy projects between Kazakhstan and China.