Discussion on household energy storage in Almaty Kazakhstan

Which sector consumes the most energy in Kazakhstan?

In 2018, the residential sector was responsible for 30% of Kazakhstan’s total final energy consumption – the second-largest consumer after industry (IEA, 2020). On average, buildings in Kazakhstan consume two to three times more energy per surface area than those in northern parts of Western Europe (UNDP, 2013).

What is Kazakhstan's energy-use roadmap?

The purpose of this roadmap is to help Kazakhstan formulate a policy framework and conditions to enable a household energy-use transition. It is intended to support and guide key government authorities as well as other stakeholders.

Does Kazakhstan have a gas network?

Although Kazakhstan has enlarged gas network access in some of its regions in recent years, network gas is still unavailable in many areas. Carefully targeted and co‑ordinated policy actions that focus on rural and remote areas could certainly speed Kazakhstan’s energy transition.

Can rural and remote areas speed Kazakhstan's Energy Transition?

Carefully targeted and co‑ordinated policy actions that focus on rural and remote areas could certainly speed Kazakhstan’s energy transition. This study’s primary aim is to explore ways to reduce heating-related residential sector emissions using a scenario analysis approach as the basis of a roadmap for Kazakhstan.

How long does coal last in Kazakhstan?

Kazakhstan has rich coal resources that, at the current level of production (~100 million tonnes per year [Mt/y]), should last more than 200 years. While coal is used widely for large-scale power and heat generation (through co‑generation and HOBs), it also serves small-scale household purposes.

What is Kazakhstan's state heating policy?

As state heating policy in Kazakhstan focuses mainly on houses with district heating, the 2019 State Programme for Housing and Communal Development "Nurly Zher" for 2020-2025 includes measures for capital repairs and renovations to multi-apartment buildings (MABs).