Increase the general awareness of the population about renewable energy
Give the basics of the operation of renewable energy technology
Provide information on state regulation and measures to support renewable energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan
Show the principles of implementation of renewable energy projects
Familiarize with the basics of financial modeling of renewable energy projects
In order to provide a fundamental overview of renewable energy sources, comprehension of the regulations and endorsement of renewable energy in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as the potential, implementation essentials, and financial modeling of renewable energy projects
By agreement
In person / distant
3 days / 24 academical hours
1. Government officials
2. Corporate executives and employees
3. Eco-activists and community activists
4. Students
Distinguish between different types of renewable energy and the basic principles of operation of various renewable energy installations, understand the state regulation of renewable energy and the system of state support for renewable energy, learn how renewable energy projects are implemented (main stages) and understand the basics of financial modeling of renewable energy projects.
o What is RES?
o History of renewable energy development in the world;
o Current global trends in the development of renewable energy;
o Rating of the leading renewable energy countries in the world;
o Debunking myths about renewable energy;
o ESG, carbon footprint and decarbonization through the prism of renewable energy;
o Competitiveness of renewable energy technologies in comparison with fossil fuel generation;
o History, potential, prospects;
o Target indicators, strategic documents;
o Current status of renewable energy development in the Republic of Kazakhstan: achievements, challenges and problems;
o The system of state regulation of the renewable energy industry in the Republic of Kazakhstan (NPA);
o RES auctions;
o Bilateral contracts;
o Small-scale RES;
o Investment preferences for renewable energy projects;
o Principle of operation and types of wind energy installations;
o Operating principle and types of solar energy installations;
o Principle of operation and types of hydropower installations;
o Operating principle and types of biogas power plants;
o Operating principle and types of geothermal energy installations;
o Potential research (wind monitoring and PVSyst);
o Selection and registration of land rights;
o Determination of the connection point, development of a power output scheme and obtaining technical conditions for connecting a renewable energy station to the network;
o Carrying out design and survey work;
o Development of a POI (including EIA, public hearings, environmental, archaeological and other necessary permits);
o Passing a comprehensive non-departmental examination of the PSD;
o Obtaining a construction permit (Notification of the start of construction and installation works);
o Obtaining investment preferences (optional); o Construction and installation works;
o Commissioning and state registration of the right to the constructed renewable energy facility;
o Comprehensive testing of electrical installations, acceptance of ASCUE into commercial operation;
o Reaching the design capacity. Operation and maintenance of a renewable energy facility;
o Imbalances in the SEPS of the RoK;
o Instability of wind and solar power plants;
o Maneuverable capacities;
o Energy storage systems;
o Demand management;
o Possible ways to solve the problems of imbalances in the SEPS of the RoK with the prospect of RES development;
o World experience in solving problems of renewable energy integration;
o Financial modeling;
o Financial institutions and available instruments for financing RES projects in the RoK;
o Foreign experience in financing RES projects;
o Emissions Trading System (ETS) in the Republic of Kazakhstan;
o International carbon units market. Voluntary carbon offset standards;
Testing for mastering the course of study” (2 hours) (joint test in its sections)