New Energy System in the Republic of Kazakhstan: Exploring the Possibility of Creating and Mechanisms of Implementing

Zhanat Babazhanova, Bakytgul Khambar, Assem Yessenbekova, Nalima Sartanova and Fatima Jandossova
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Zhanat Babazhanova: Kazakh National University of Arts, 010000, Astana, Tauyelsyzdyk Av., 50, Republic of Kazakhstan,
Bakytgul Khambar: ?? Economic Research Institute, Astana, Chubary Microdistrict, Temirkazyk Street, 65, Republic of Kazakhstan
Assem Yessenbekova: Koksetau Technical Institute of the Committee of the Emergency Situation of Ministry of Internal Affairs, 020000 Republic of Kazakhstan, the City of Kokshetau, Street, Akana-Seri 136
Nalima Sartanova: Kostanay State University A. Baitursynov, 110000, Kazakhstan, Kostanay, A. Baitursynov Street, 47,
Fatima Jandossova: Analyst of the Sange Research Center, Kazakhstan, Astana, Kabanbai ave, 5/2, office 75, Kazakhstan

International Journal of Energy Economics and Policy, 2017, vol. 7, issue 6, 164-170

Abstract: The paper represents the analysis of modern data and information on the development of renewable energy sources and energy efficiency in the Republic of Kazakhstan. The purpose of this study is to identify trends in the development of alternative energy sources that are economically feasible at the current stage of the development of the energy complex and allow providing sustained growth in the national economy of the Republic of Kazakhstan. Analytical publications, interviews with experts, and other open sources of information were used as sources of secondary data. The conducted research allows formulating a number of conclusions. The Republic of Kazakhstan has a significant potential for the development of alternative energy. However, their share in total energy production remains rather low and the available capacities of the renewable energy sources (RES) facilities are not fully utilized. In the context of aggravation of global environmental problems, depletion of traditional types of energy and raw material resources, it has proved necessary to create a new energy system based on RES. The Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan needs to develop a long-term concept of rendering sustainable energy services. In addition, it is necessary to implement a set of measures to strengthen the enabling environment, including higher investments into renewable facilities. One of the most promising mechanisms for supporting the RES sector is the introduction of an auction system for selecting RES projects, which will help solve problems with planning and control of the budget to support RES.

Keywords: energy efficiency; energy saving; GDP energy intensity; renewable energy sources (RES); alternative energy; solar energy; wind power; biofuels (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: O13 Q42 Q43 (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2017
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