BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 2. The slice of the pie that renewable energy occupies in Kazakhstan’s total electricity capacity has been on the rise from 2015 to 2024, hitting 22.4 percent in the most recent figures, Trend reports via the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA).
Based on official figures, the country’s renewable energy share rose from 13.2 percent in 2015 to 22.4 percent in 2024, reflecting growing investments across solar, wind, hydropower, and biogas sectors.
| Year | Renewable Share (percent of Capacity) | Annual Change (percentage points) | Cumulative Change from 2015 (pp) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | 13.2 | — | — |
| 2016 | 12.9 | -0.3 | -0.3 |
| 2017 | 13.1 | +0.2 | -0.1 |
| 2018 | 13.7 | +0.6 | +0.5 |
| 2019 | 15.6 | +1.9 | +2.4 |
| 2020 | 17.7 | +2.1 | +4.5 |
| 2021 | 18.9 | +1.2 | +5.7 |
| 2022 | 20.7 | +1.8 | +7.5 |
| 2023 | 21.9 | +1.2 | +8.7 |
| 2024 | 22.4 | +0.5 | +9.2 |
The most notable jumps occurred between 2018 and 2022, a period marked by substantial expansion in solar and wind power projects. The continuous rise reflects Kazakhstan’s ongoing efforts to diversify its energy mix and reduce reliance on fossil fuels.
With a total installed capacity of over 3 GW from a combination of wind, solar, hydropower, and biogas facilities, Kazakhstan is on track to meet its ambitious national targets. The country aims for renewable energy to account for 15 percent of its electricity mix by 2030 and a remarkable 50 percent by 2050, as part of its long-term strategy for energy diversification and carbon neutrality.
