Akmola Region Akim Marat Akhmetzhanov and SUNGROW Renewable Development Co., Ltd. representative Xu Mingfeng exchanged documents at the forum. National company Kazakh Invest the same day listed the project among key commercial documents signed in the President’s presence, describing it as “wind power plants with a combined capacity of 450 MW in the Akmola region (the regional akimat and SUNGROW Renewable Development)” — matching the akimat press wording.
The akimat’s capacity split is: 300 MW in Yesil District and two plants totaling 150 MW (100 MW and 50 MW) in Zerendi District. Combined capacity is 450 MW; investment is described as up to about USD 500 million. More than 25 permanent jobs are planned after commissioning. The akim noted that in 2023 the parties already delivered 221 MW of renewables projects in Arshaly District with investment of more than KZT 100 billion.
On readiness, the akimat says land plots are registered, design and estimate documentation is ready and state expertise has been passed; construction and installation are planned to begin in October 2026, with the overall window 2026–2028. At signing, upstream procedures were largely done; next steps center on equipment supply, grid connection and site organization.
Rules related to this news
For Chinese investors and contractors, three practical points follow from public data. First, the counterpart is a Sungrow-perimeter company already active in the same region, not a first-time entrant; the 221 MW track record can inform due diligence. Second, the akimat publicly named the month for construction start, which helps check permits, environmental compliance and grid-connection milestones against the calendar. Third, inclusion in Kazakh Invest’s key list puts the project in the national investment-promotion pipeline; land and grid follow-up is best tracked via official akimat and ministry notices, not reprints alone.
Power tariffs, offtake contract terms and financing conditions are not disclosed in the public releases and are not stated here. Investment is given in the akimat’s “up to about USD 500 million” wording without a staged or currency breakdown. The same forum day also covered East Hope Group’s elevator modernization in Zhaksy District; that is a separate agreement and is not covered here.
Sources: Kapital.kz (Akmola Region akimat press service), https://kapital.kz/economic/153497/tri-vetrovye-elektrostancii-obshej-moshnostyu-450-mvt-postroyat-v-akmolinskoj-oblasti.html; Akmolinskaya Pravda (akimat press service), https://apgazeta.kz/2026/09/29/tri-ves-i-modernizirovannyj-elevator/; Kazakh Invest, https://invest.gov.kz/ru/media-center/press-releases/v-almaty-s-uchastiem-glavy-gosudarstva-prokhodit-investitsionnyy-forum-kazakhstan-kitay/
Key facts
- The Akmola Region government and SUNGROW Renewable Development signed a 450 MW wind power agreement in Almaty on September 25, 2026.
- The project plans to build three wind farms in Akmola Region with a combined capacity of 450 MW; the regional authorities say the investment amount is up to about US$500 million.
- The installed capacity is split into one 300 MW wind farm in Esil District and two wind farms in Zerendi District totaling 150 MW, respectively 100 MW and 50 MW.
- The regional government says construction and installation work is planned to begin in October 2026, with an overall construction window of 2026 to 2028.
- The regional government says land procedures, the project's design and cost estimate documents, and state expert review have all been completed.
- In 2023, the two parties already implemented renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 221 MW in Arshaly District of the same region, with investment exceeding 100 billion tenge at the time.
FAQ
Where in Kazakhstan is this wind power project located, and what is its installed capacity?
The project is located in Akmola Region: one 300 MW wind farm in Esil District and two wind farms in Zerendi District with a combined capacity of 150 MW (100 MW and 50 MW), for a total of 450 MW across the three.
What does it say about the investment amount and construction timeline?
The regional government states the investment amount is up to about US$500 million; construction and installation work is planned to start in October 2026, with an overall construction window of 2026 to 2028.
What stage have the project's preliminary procedures reached?
The regional government's press service said that land procedures have been completed, and the project's design and cost estimate documents have been prepared and passed state expert review.
What experience or reference points are there for Chinese companies?
In 2023, Sungrow already implemented renewable energy projects with a combined capacity of 221 MW in Arshaly District of the same region, with investment exceeding 100 billion tenge at the time, which can serve as a reference for due diligence.
Does the public information include electricity tariffs or power purchase agreement terms?
The public press release did not disclose electricity tariffs, power purchase agreement terms, or financing conditions; the investment amount should be based on the regional government's statement of "up to about US$500 million".