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On July 17, 2024, a ceremonial capsule laying event was held to mark the beginning of construction for the Solar Module Manufacturing Plant located in the special economic zone "Alatau Innovation Technology Park" in Almaty. This significant event brought together representatives from interested organizations and government bodies, including the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Entrepreneurship Department of Almaty, Almaty Finance, Almaty Business Development Company, as well as representatives from scientific and educational institutions and others.
The plant, covering more than 2 hectares, will be equipped with modern equipment, including automatic assembly lines, laser plasma cutters, and automatic welding machines. The production capacity will be 150 MW per year, with plans to produce solar modules with a capacity of over 585 W, branded as "TGS-Solar." The project will create over 100 new jobs and will also establish a supply chain of Kazakhstani manufacturers of components and materials. Additionally, the technological partner is the world-renowned Chinese company LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., Ltd. (LONGi), which has established itself as a leader in solar technology and innovation.
This project will not only increase production capacities in the field of renewable energy but will also lead to the development of a high-tech workforce in the region, strengthening Kazakhstan's position in the green technology market. Moreover, the implementation of this project will bring Kazakhstan closer to the goals set by President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, which include developing energy engineering, achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, doubling Kazakhstan's GDP by 2029, and enhancing the country's export potential.
