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Video. Central Asia's first wind-and-battery project nears completion

Updated: 10 November 2026 - 12:57 GMT+1

Twenty-five of the 26 turbines are already supplying the national grid, while the storage system undergoes safety checks. The €232m investment includes international financing and a 25-year electricity purchase agreement, as large-scale storage installations in Europe more than doubled in 2025.

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