Envision Energy has broken ground on a factory that will make wind turbines and battery energy storage systems (BESS) in Kazakhstan.
The official start of construction (picture of officials attending the ground-breaking ceremony) follows the agreement signed last month with Kazakhstan Utility Systems, one of the country’s energy companies.
With a total investment of $40m, the plant will have an annual production capacity of 2GW of wind turbines, equivalent to 250 units a year, and 1GWh of BESS, delivering 100 units annually.
Around 60% of the output will serve Kazakhstan’s domestic market, while the remaining 40% will be exported to Central Asia and the Caucasus.
The factory is expected to create over 3000 jobs, including 300 core production roles, and is scheduled to begin operations in the third quarter of 2026.
The event was attended and witnessed by Sungat Yesimkhanov, vice minister of energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Olzhas Saparbekov, vice minister of industry and construction of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Asset Kanagatov, deputy governor of Zhetysu Region, Lu Anqi, counsellor of the consulate general of China in Almaty, Dinmukhamet Idrisov, chairman of the supervisory board of Kazakhstan Utility Systems and Kane Xu, Envision Energy’s senior vice president and president of international product lines.
Xu said: “We are delighted to partner with Kazakhstan Utility Systems LLP on this innovative initiative.
“By leveraging our cutting-edge industry technologies, Envision will support Kazakhstan in reducing carbon emissions, advancing clean energy, and attracting international investments and technologies.
“This initiative will significantly accelerate Kazakhstan’s transition to a sustainable energy future, fostering economic growth, and driving innovation.”
Idrisov added: “Collaboration with Envision Energy opens unique opportunities for Kazakhstan in developing renewable energy and localizing high-tech production.
“This is not only a step toward energy independence but also a catalyst for improving local specialists’ qualifications and strengthening our role in the global green transformation.”
Envision Energy will provide Kazakhstan with technical support throughout the project lifecycle, offering services in design, production, and operation of renewable energy plants and storage systems.
This initiative will “maximize the synergy of wind and storage integration”, effectively addressing Kazakhstan’s market demands, reducing transportation costs, and minimizing environmental impacts across the supply chain.
Additionally, the facility will include a service and technical support centre to foster local talent and enhance professional development in Kazakhstan.
The partnership will enhance the skills of local professionals through the transfer of advanced knowledge and technology, as well as the implementation of professional training programs.
The companies also plan to conduct research with local universities to optimise products for Kazakhstan’s conditions.