SANY R.E.'s Arkalyk 48MW Wind Project

Kazakhstan, Central Asia

Kazakhstan, a pivotal hub along the Belt and Road Initiative, is making strong strides toward a greener energy mix. Amid this historic transformation, SANY Renewable Energy, with its advanced technology and proven performance, emerged as a benchmark for the regional energy cooperation in Central Asia.

In 2022, SANY Renewable Energy secured bids for two major wind power projects in Kazakhstan — Arkalyk and Dostyk — with a total installed capacity of 98 MW. Both wind farms have been successfully commissioned and connected to the grid, generating over 400 million kWh of clean electricity annually, enough to power more than 28,000 local households with an average of 3 members each year.

Turning the Wind into Energy

The 48 MW Arkalyk Wind Power Project, notably, represents SANY R.E.'s inaugural project successfully deployed in Central Asia. The project features 10 high-reliability SI-16848 wind turbines, accounting for its 48 MW capacity.

The project adopted a modular transportation strategy, with giant components, including towers, nacelles, hubs, and blades, disassembled and delivered in multiple batches. Throughout the cross-border journey, real-time GPS tracking and road condition monitoring were implemented to ensure safe and efficient transport. Remarkably, the entire delivery was completed in just 8 days, while the 82-meter blades stand as the largest wind turbine components ever transported within Kazakhstan, showcasing SANY R.E.'s leading expertise in large-scale wind equipment manufacturing and project execution.

A Benchmark for Green Cooperation

The project generates 170 million kWh of clean electricity annually, meeting approximately 12% (12,000 households) of the residential power needs in the Akmola region and significantly improving the local energy mix. It's set to reduce CO₂ emissions by 176,000 tons each year, contributing to the country's goal of achieving a 15% share of renewables by 2030.

SANY Renewable Energy actively puts its ESG commitments into practice not only by providing stable and clean energy to the residents of the Akmola region. During both the construction phase and the extensive 20-to-25-year O&M period, the project will generate substantial local employment opportunities. Crucially, SANY R.E. will introduce advanced wind power technologies, management expertise, and standardized O&M protocols to Kazakhstan, which not only will enhance the technical capacity of local professionals but also elevates the overall sustainability of the regional wind power industry.

Through the project, SANY Renewable Energy has not only contributed to Kazakhstan's transition toward a low-carbon economy but also set a transferable best-practice model for ESG implementation across the renewable energy sector.

Since commencing operation on March 19, 2024, the turbines have achieved a remarkable 99.65% availability rate, including an uninterrupted 180-day fault-free operation. "The actual AEP for 2024 reached 172.63 GWh, exceeding the user's expectations by 18%. More importantly, the average turbine failure rate for 2025 stands below 1%." stated Project Manager Li Jianlong.

Owing to its outstanding performance, the project was recognized by China's National Energy Administration as a Best Practice Case for International Energy Cooperation along the Belt and Road, setting a benchmark for green collaboration between China and Kazakhstan.

SANY has initiated the conceptualization and execution of a new wind power project, featuring an envisaged installed capacity of up to 1 GW. SANY R.E. is committed to working hand in hand with global partners to advance the global energy transition and contribute more clean, efficient, and sustainable China expertise to the world.

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