In their latest article, Partner Birzhan Zharasbayev, Senior Associate Bogdan Piskorskiy and Paralegal Sanat Kazhgaliyev address one of the most pressing challenges in Kazakhstan's energy sector: investment barriers to large-scale renewable energy projects.

As Kazakhstan strives to meet its ambitious carbon neutrality targets under the Paris Agreement, this article provides an in-depth look at the current mechanisms driving renewable energy development, such as renewable energy auctions and corporate power purchase agreements (CPPAs) and identifies the gaps preventing large-scale investor participation.

In addition to highlighting the limitations of existing frameworks, the authors present actionable proposals for legislative reform to attract significant international and domestic investment. From improving investment agreements to leveraging public-private partnerships, their insights aim to transform Kazakhstan into a competitive hub for green energy projects.

This is a must-read for energy professionals and investors who want to understand the future of renewable energy in Kazakhstan and discover innovative ways to overcome existing bottlenecks.

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