What is the wholesale electricity and capacity market in Kazakhstan?

The wholesale electricity and capacity market in Kazakhstan consists of: The wholesale electricity market operates on the basis of buying and selling planned electricity volumes, which are included in the daily production-consumption schedule approved by the system operator.

What are the different types of electricity market in Kazakhstan?

The electricity market has two levels, wholesale and retail, and the heat power market has only a retail level. Electricity generation in Kazakhstan is carried out mainly by private enterprises.

Who produces electricity in Kazakhstan?

Electricity generation in Kazakhstan is carried out mainly by private enterprises. The electricity transmission system operator (TSO) is state-owned KEGOC, and 21 regional distribution companies act as distribution system operators (DSOs). The retail market is competitive, with approximately 45 companies.

How many power plants are there in Kazakhstan?

Electricity in Kazakhstan is generated by 233 power plants of various forms of ownership. As on 01 January 2025 the total installed capacity of power plants in Kazakhstan was 25,314.2 MW and available capacity is 21,034.6 MW. Power plants are classified into: nationally significant power plants, industrial power plants, regional power plants.

Does Kazakhstan import electricity from Kyrgyzstan?

Historically, Kazakhstan has imported power from Kyrgyzstan’s HPPs, mostly during the country’s power-rich spring, but in 2015 electricity was exported and imported between Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan for irrigation needs only; total electricity purchased and sold was about 0.25 TWh.

How many terawatt hours a day does Kazakhstan receive electricity?

Interregional electricity transmission in Kazakhstan in 2015 was 37.89 terawatt hours (TWh), including 10% transit flows between Russia and Kazakhstan.