"source" Lays the foundation stone for a wind power plant with capacity"1 GW " In Kazakhstan

Gambyl Region (Kazakhstan), June 29 / WAM / Abu Dhabi Future Energy Company “Masdar”, the global leader in the field of clean energy, today announced the official laying of the foundation stone for a 1 GW wind power plant in the Gambyl region in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

The station is the first renewable energy project developed by Masdar in Kazakhstan, and one of the largest wind energy projects equipped with a battery system for energy storage in Central Asia, with total investments amounting to 5.14 billion dirhams (1.4 billion US dollars). The capacity of the storage battery system is 600 megawatts per hour, which contributes to enhancing the stability of the network.

Masdar is leading the development of the project in partnership with W Solar; Kazakh Green Power, a subsidiary of Kazakhstan’s sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kaznia; and the Kazakhstan Investment Development Fund.

The foundation stone laying ceremony for this landmark project was witnessed by a number of senior government officials and representatives from the United Arab Emirates and the Republic of Kazakhstan, reflecting the depth of the partnership relations between the two countries and their cooperation in enhancing sustainable development efforts and accelerating the spread of clean energy solutions.

When completed, the project will contribute to supplying about 880,000 homes in southern Kazakhstan with electricity, in addition to avoiding the emission of approximately 2.5 million tons of carbon dioxide annually.

The project also contributes to strengthening the infrastructure of the electricity network in southern Kazakhstan by establishing more than 400 kilometers of overhead electricity transmission lines.

Masdar also signed an agreement with the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development in Kazakhstan, to study plans to develop the first utility-scale project to provide clean energy around the clock in Kazakhstan.

In line with the country’s ambitions in the field of artificial intelligence, the proposed initial phase of the project will provide up to 200 megawatts of base load power for data centers and artificial intelligence infrastructure.

The agreement sets out the basic steps related to developing the project, which include identifying suitable sites, conducting technical assessments, and coordinating the efforts of the various parties involved.

On this occasion, His Excellency Erlan Akinzhinov, Minister of Energy and Infrastructure of the Republic of Kazakhstan, said: “Our partnership with Masdar contributes to advancing the development of the renewable energy sector and supporting Kazakhstan’s efforts to achieve carbon neutrality. This project will contribute to enhancing energy security in the region, in addition to employing the latest technologies in the renewable energy sector.”

He added: “We value the efforts of our partners and their commitment to investing in supporting sustainable development in the country, and we will continue to cooperate and provide the necessary support to complete the various stages of the project.”

For his part, Mohammed Jameel Al Ramahi, CEO of Masdar, said: “This project represents an important step that supports Masdar’s strategy for global expansion and the development of its portfolio in the Central Asia region. As our first project in Kazakhstan, it will contribute to consolidating the company’s leadership position in the region, and reflects our commitment to enhancing energy security and supporting long-term growth in the country. We are pleased to sign an agreement to study plans to expand the deployment of 24-hour renewable energy production solutions in Kazakhstan, which will contribute to “In providing clean, reliable energy at a competitive cost that meets the needs of future industries.”

For his part, Nurlan Jakubov, CEO of the Samruk-Kazina Fund, said: “We are proud to launch this pioneering project in cooperation with Masdar, which represents an important milestone in our strategic partnership. The 1 GW wind energy project opens a new chapter of cooperation between the Republic of Kazakhstan and the United Arab Emirates, and reflects our joint commitment to supporting a low-carbon economy, adopting innovative technologies, and building a sustainable future for the energy sector in Kazakhstan.”

Hamad Al Ameri, Managing Director and CEO of Alpha Dhabi Holding Group, said: “Laying the foundation stone for the Gambil project reflects the group’s commitment to promoting climate investment as an engine for sustainable growth. This partnership that brings us together with Masdar through our company W Solar will contribute to consolidating the UAE’s leadership role in the clean energy sector and expanding its scope to include new foreign markets, by employing capital, expertise and long-term commitment in markets witnessing an accelerating pace of development.” Energy system.

He added that the Gambel Wind Energy Project includes a battery system to store energy, which reflects the group’s conviction that purposeful, long-term investment in clean infrastructure represents an important opportunity at the current stage, and an essential element for creating sustainable value.”

The development of the Kazakhstan project to produce renewable energy around the clock will depend on Masdar’s expertise and leadership in developing solutions to provide renewable energy around the clock.

In October 2025, Masdar began construction work in Abu Dhabi for the first and largest project of its kind in the world that combines solar energy and energy storage technologies.

The project includes a solar photovoltaic power station with a capacity of 5.2 gigawatts, in addition to a battery system for energy storage with a capacity of 19 gigawatts per hour, allowing the provision of base load energy with a capacity of up to 1 gigawatt per day.

These projects will contribute to supporting the achievement of Kazakhstan’s clean energy goals and enhancing Masdar’s activities in the Central Asia region, as the company is developing projects in a number of countries in the region. They will also support achieving Masdar’s goal of raising the total production capacity of its global project portfolio to 100 gigawatts by 2030.

Kazakhstan aims to raise the share of renewable energy in the electricity mix to 15% by 2030, and to 50% by 2050.

The Gambel project is expected to play an important role in supporting these goals, in addition to promoting long-term growth, energy security, and sustainable economic development.

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