ACWA to create Kazakh 1GW wind-battery hybrid

• The group will certainly establish the 1GW project with an initial financial investment of over US$ 1bn.

ACWA Power has struck a collaboration arrangement with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Energy and also sovereign wealth fund Samruk-Kazyna to establish a 1GW wind energy and also battery storage space project.

The project marks ACWA Power's access into Kazakhstan, and with an initial financial investment of US$ 1.5 bn, aims to sustain national environment activity, renewables integration, as well as sustainable advancement efforts through advancement and innovation integration.

It is meant to effectively decarbonise fossil fuel-based power generation following its set up completion in 2027.

ACWA Power's involvement will stand for the largest Saudi financial investment in Kazakhstan's power industry to date.

" The signing today once again exemplifies our dedication to partnering nations in their diversity endeavours and enabling lasting development," claimed Mohammad Abunayyan, ACWA Power Chairman.

" Public private partnerships are undoubtedly key to promoting the energy transition accurately as well as properly. And offered the republic's values and also focus bordering decarbonisation, we are delighted to increase our operations right into the Kazakhstani market as well as sustain its federal government in reaching essential renewable energy targets.".