Strengthening the PV Module Market in Kazakhstan

On November 27, 2025, representatives of the Kazakhstan Association of Energy Repair, Design, Engineering Companies and Energy Equipment Manufacturers (KazEPI) and the company “Miami Solar” visited the domestic photovoltaic module (PVM) production plant of “Altyn Group”, located in the SEZ “PIT Alatau”.

The visit was part of an initiative to strengthen cooperation between business community members, industry associations, and manufacturing enterprises in the field of renewable energy. Such practices contribute not only to increasing the visibility of the plant but also to raising public awareness about the capabilities of Kazakhstani manufacturers.

During the visit, Sergey Agafonov, Chairman of KazEPI, hosted a live broadcast on the Facebook page of the NCE RK “Atameken”. He showcased the plant’s production facilities, interviewed the management, and explained the stages of manufacturing TGS-Solar photovoltaic modules.

Such events contribute to the consolidation of domestic producers, shaping a sustainable market and supporting national goals in industrialization and the green transition.

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New Measures to Strengthen Industry Collaboration

On November 12, 2025, the fifth meeting of the Industrial Committee of the School of Materials Science and Green Technologies (SMaGT) was held at KBTU, with the participation of representatives from leading industrial enterprises and scientific centers.

Chairman of the Industrial Committee, Zhomart Mominbayev, emphasized the importance of developing practice-oriented competencies among students and presented initiatives for creating R&D consortia, introducing industrial tracks, and enhancing cooperation in the fields of renewable energy, materials science, and green technologies. Special attention was given to the need to increase the technological complexity of Kazakhstan’s economy and to improve the country's position in the ECI (Economic Complexity Index) ranking.

Dean of SMaGT, Nurzhan Beysenkhanov, presented the school’s achievements and areas of academic training. Industrial partners — Kazatomprom, UMP, Alageum Electric, Uranenergo, AZhK and others — outlined current workforce needs and confirmed their readiness to expand internships and joint research initiatives.

The meeting confirmed the strong interest of businesses in training a new generation of engineers and in developing joint scientific and technological projects. The decisions taken will form the foundation for a new model of industrial-academic partnership and will accelerate technological progress in Kazakhstan.


Public Monitoring at the "Damu" Fund

On October 24, 2025, an on-site public monitoring session of the Public Council of JSC "National Managing Holding 'Baiterek'" was held at the "Damu" Entrepreneurship Development Fund. Participants included members of the Public Council, including Zhomart Mominbayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of TechnoGroupService LLP, as well as representatives of Baiterek Holding, the management of the Damu Fund, and the business community.

During the meeting, key results of the Fund’s activities were presented. Since its inception, support has been provided to 229.6 thousand projects totaling 15.1 trillion tenge, including 8,903 projects worth 2.2 trillion tenge in 2025. The effectiveness of state support was confirmed by monitoring 65,203 projects totaling 9.6 trillion tenge, including 9,693 projects in 2025, with 1,186 violations (12%) identified.

Particular attention was given to non-financial tools: integration with 183 marketplaces, launch of an acceleration program for startups, implementation of 20 consulting projects, and training of 2,060 entrepreneurs. Digitalization initiatives were also presented, including the introduction of AI, Big Data, GovTech, and RPA solutions.

The participants discussed the role of the Damu Fund in achieving the strategic goals of the Baiterek Holding, the implementation of the “Orleu” program, the development of SME support in the regions, and issues of transparency and accountability.

At the end of the discussion, members of the Public Council highly appreciated the effectiveness of the measures being implemented, noted the progressive approach to business support, and formulated recommendations for further improvement of the Fund’s activities.


Participation at PowerExpo Almaty 2025

From October 21–23, 2025, the 23rd International Exhibition "PowerExpo Almaty 2025" dedicated to energy, electrical engineering, and power engineering was held in Almaty at the Atakent Exhibition Center. As part of the event's business program, a plenary session titled “Localization and Demand: How to Ensure a Sustainable Market for Domestic Manufacturers?” was held, bringing together leading industry experts.

Zhomart Mominbayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of “TechnoGroupService” LLP, delivered a presentation on the topic “Domestic Manufacturers and the Economic Complexity Index (ECI).” During his speech, he presented concrete areas of state support for domestic manufacturers that can influence the development of high-tech supply chains and the growth of Kazakhstan's export potential.

Zhomart Mominbayev emphasized that the use of domestic equipment in projects can contribute to advancing the country in the international Economic Complexity Index: with the implementation of systemic measures, Kazakhstan has the potential to rise from its current 93rd position to 75th–60th place.

The plenary session was opened by S.S. Agafonov, Chairman of the ALE “Kazakhstan Association of Energy Repair, Design, Engineering Companies and Energy Equipment Manufacturers” (KazEPI). The session was moderated by Zh.G. Khairushev, Managing Director of the NCE RK “Atameken.” Speakers included: E.I. Nabiev, Director of “Nero Group,” A.V. Slesarenko, Director of “Profland.KZ” LLP, and other representatives of the industry.

Participation in PowerExpo Almaty 2025 highlighted TechnoGroupService LLP’s commitment to industrialization, the development of local production, and strengthening the country’s economic resilience.