ADB approves loan for 135 MW solar project in Kazakhstan

ADB approves loan for 135 MW solar project in Kazakhstan. The project comprises the design, construction, commissioning, and operations and maintenance (O&M) of a 135 MW ground-mounted, solar power plant with single axis tracking system and grid integration for further electricity sale per a fixed tariff.

The project site is in southeastern Kazakhstan, about 3 km south of the town of Shu in the Jambyl Region and will cover 500 hectares. The main project components will include approximately photovoltaic panels, inverters, a substation and a 12 km 220 kV transmission line to the existing 500 kV substation. The total annual output from the project is expected to be 207 gigawatt-hours.

The project is consistent with ADB's Strategy 2030, which includes tackling climate change and enhancing environmental sustainability as among the key operational priorities. ADB's support for the project is also in line with its country partnership strategy for Kazakhstan, 2017 2021, as the project will help foster sustainable green growth in response to climate change by promoting the use of renewable energy sources, and support private sector operations in clean and renewable energy.