$100 mln required for solar power plant construction in Astana

"We plan to design and build a power plant using photovoltaic modules with peak capacity of 50 megawatts", he said at the VII Astana Economic Forum The plant will occupy an area of 100 hectares. It is expected to attract foreign investment company with experience in design and construction of renewable energy projects. "To date, the management is in talks with four foreign investment companies that are ready to attract equity and debt investments, as well as technology and professional staff. The total volume of attracted investments will reach, according to preliminary estimates, USD 100 million", he concluded.