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By Dana Omirgazy   in Business on 14 April 2026

ASTANA – Kazakhstan plans to commission ten renewable energy facilities this year, including four wind, five solar, and one hydropower plant, with a total capacity of approximately 245 megawatts (MW), as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen the fuel and energy sector and ensure long-term energy security. Energy Minister Yerlan …

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