1st complex of Astana EXPO 2017 wind power plant to be put into operation mid-year

ASTANA. KAZINFORM Central Asia Renewable Energy Summit 2019, initiated by PEAK Events and Renewable Energy Association of Kazakhstan, took place in Astana.

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Central Asian Fuel and Energy Company Green Energy director Yedil Saryev reported on the 100 MW Astana EXPO 2017 wind power plant construction progress.

The wind-power station is being built in Arshaly district, Akmola region near Kostomar village. The station will be equipped with Vestas' V112-3.3 MW wind turbines.

10,000 households will be provided with energy as soon as it is put into operation.

Construction of the first start-up facility of the wind power station with a capacity of 50 MW is to complete soon. About 300 people and 130 machines are working there. It is planned to put into commission this mid-year, the second one in 2020.