Energy Storage Systems to be built in KazakhstanKazakhstan plans to build energy storage systems, a measure included in a draft law on the development of alternative energy sources, the agency’s correspondent reports."The use of energy storage systems will ensure the possibility of supplying electricity during peak hours, reduce the need to import electricity from the Russian Federation, and increase the reliability of energy supply," explains the draft report of Vice Minister of Energy Sungat Yessimkhanov, which he presented on Wednesday at a Majilis session introducing the government's amendments on developing alternative energy sources.According to the Ministry of Energy, energy storage systems are seen as a key tool for balancing the power system, increasing its stability, and integrating renewable energy sources."Currently, we do not have energy storage systems. These technologies were expensive, so they were not implemented. We are lagging behind in this regard. Already, under four major projects based on intergovernmental agreements, it is stipulated that 30% of the plant's capacity will consist of energy storage systems," Yessimkhanov said during his address to the Majilis.The commissioning volumes of such systems will be determined jointly with the system operator, KEGOC, based on the actual needs of the power system. Project selection for the construction of energy storage systems will be carried out through auctions.A single electricity purchaser will enter into long-term contracts with the operators of such systems with the operators of such systems.The Vice Minister assured that the construction of energy storage facilities would not lead to an increase in electricity costs for end consumers.According to Yessimkhanov, the only challenge in building such systems is battery degradation, which will require replacement every four to five years.According to current estimates, the power system's need is about 3 GW of energy storage capacity, while projects implemented under intergovernmental agreements plan to bring approximately 1.4 GW of storage systems online, according to the Vice Minister of Energy's report. (ICE ALMATY)

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