QAZAQ GREEN.  The sweltering summer heat is once again a reminder of the climate challenges facing the world. One response to them is the development of green energy. Ulytau region has already attracted 25 billion tenge in investments into this sector, and a new solar power plant is under construction in Satpayev. It will supply energy to thousands of residents and help reduce harmful emissions, 24.kz reports.

The solar power plant will be built on an industrial site near Satpayev. The project, worth 750 million tenge, is being implemented through private investment. Work began in April and is already 70% complete. Specialists note that the new facility will not only boost the city's energy capacity but also contribute to the region's environmental safety.

"This will primarily result in a reduction of carbon dioxide emissions by 7,000 tonnes. This is the first renewable energy investment project in Satpayev. Construction completion and commissioning are planned for December 2026. The social benefits include attracting investment and creating jobs," said Tolendi Balykbay, head of the Entrepreneurship Department of Satpayev.

The solar power plant will supply energy to a quarter of Satpayev's apartment buildings. Over the past three years, more than 25 billion tenge in investments have been attracted to the development of green energy in the region. In Zhezkazgan, wind turbines already generate around 330 million kilowatt-hours of electricity per year — a large-scale project implemented within the framework of Kazakhstan-China cooperation.

"The region has one wind and one solar power plant in operation, and another facility is currently under construction. These projects make a significant contribution to strengthening the region's energy independence, enhancing its investment attractiveness and creating jobs," said Daulet Kenzhetayev, deputy head of the Ulytau Region's Energy and Housing Department.

Renewable energy facilities in Ulytau Region will reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 300,000 tonnes per year — a figure that specialists plan to increase further. To that end, the regional administration is working with investors to explore the construction of a 300-megawatt solar power plant. In the future, the region has the potential to become one of the country's leading areas in renewable energy.