GREENAID

On June 17, 2025, the 2nd International Summit “Central Asia – China” was held in Astana, with the participation of the Heads of State of the region and the President of the People's Republic of China. The summit focused on key areas of cooperation—from the development of trade and transport-logistics ties to joint promotion of energy, innovation, and sustainable development projects.

Zhomart Mominbayev, Chairman of the Supervisory Board of «TechnoGroupService» LLP, took part in the expert program of the summit, delivering a report on the potential of renewable energy to combat desertification and improve the environmental situation in the region. Symbolically, June 17 marks the UN-designated World Day to Combat Desertification (since 1994).

In his speech, Mr. Mominbayev presented the pilot project GREENAID – 20 MW Solar Power Plant, aimed at restoring the ecosystem of the dried seabed of the Aral Sea. The project combines the use of solar panels with saxaul planting, which helps stabilize the soil, reduce dust storms, and create a microclimate for vegetation growth. Special emphasis was placed on the scalability of such solutions in the cross-border zones of Central Asia.

The 20 MW SPP project already has a 20-year PPA contract with a fixed tariff. Support from the UN Green Climate Fund is needed to partially cover capital costs to ensure the SPP meets photovoltaic and saline-resistance standards. To that end, «TechnoGroupService» LLP has officially approached the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the International Center for Green Technologies and Investment Projects (ICGTIP).

The participation of «TechnoGroupService» LLP in the summit highlights the essential role of the private sector in achieving the region’s climate and environmental goals, while also opening new avenues for dialogue and the integration of advanced solutions into regional sustainable development programs.