Kazakhstan renewable output up 20% in nine months

Renewable plants in Kazakhstan generated 7.8 billion kWh in the first nine months of 2026, up 20% on a year earlier, according to the Energy Ministry. Wind produced 4.9 billion kWh, solar 1.9 billion kWh and small hydropower 993 million kWh. Renewables supplied 8.5% of total electricity, up from 7% a year earlier, and installed renewable capacity reached 3.7 GW, including 1.3 GW of solar.