Project features

The World Bank is supporting KEGOC in the assessment of the VRE integration potential in Kazakhstan as part of the government generation expansion plan. The Project aims to (i) evaluate Kazakhstan's transmission network for planned renewable energy expansion, (ii) identify 10-year transmission and distribution investments, (iii) explore cost-effective technologies to address renewable energy intermittency in the 2035 generation plan and 2060 decarbonization goals, and (iv) assess the potential of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) in Kazakhstan.

Services provided

Task 1. VRE integration analysis

• Support VRE integration analysis utilizing PLEXOS and DigSilent Power Factory software to assess the impact on Kazakhstan's electricity production, power system regulation, balancing, reserves, and transmission network for 2023-2035, providing recommendations for future VRE development and incentive measures.

Task 2. Least-cost technology options to counteract the intermittency of VRE

• Support an assessment of least-cost technology option to counteract VRE intermittency, including BESS potential, cost-benefit analysis, technical factors, conceptual design, and recommendations for implementation by the TSO

Task 3. Grid digitalization, smart grid and digital sub-stations

• Assessment of Grid Digitalization Options for Kazakhstan, identifying gaps in both network coverage and tool capabilities.

Task 4. Preparation of draft amendments

• Support the review of market rules and grid codes to support with  identification of legislative and regulatory changes with a specific focus on BESS and VRE integration

Task 5. Capacity building

• Facilitate capacity building through a series of workshops focused on BESS and VRE integration in the premises of KEGOC in Kazakhstan and organize a study tour for KEGOC representatives to see successful VRE and smart grid implementations globally