In this episode of Focus, we dive deeper into Kazakhstan’s energy sector and the country’s plans to reach carbon neutrality by 2060 by blending renewable energy and nuclear power.
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With coal still generating 70% of Kazakhstan's electricity, the green energy transition poses a major challenge for the Central Asian country.
Kazakhstan has set ambitious goals to meet growing demand – with plans for renewables to comprise 15% of all energy output by 2030. So far, 156 renewable projects are already online, and the share of wind and solar continues to rise.
Kazakhstan is also investing in nuclear energy - backed by its status as the world’s top uranium producer and decades of experience in the sector. Plans are underway to build three new nuclear power plants, with international partners including Russia and China.
This episode takes viewers from wind farms near Astana to uranium mines in the South, exploring how Kazakhstan is balancing innovation and environmental responsibility to reshape its energy future.
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