The Khromtau 150 MW Wind Power Project in Kazakhstan, constructed by POWERCHINA, has achieved a significant milestone with the first batch of eight wind turbines connected to the grid.
The project features 24 wind turbines, each with a capacity of 6.25 MW, the largest single-unit capacity in Kazakhstan to date. Located in the Khromtau district of Aktobe Region, the project faces harsh climatic conditions, with an average annual temperature of just 5.8 C and long, severe winters. The short construction period, coupled with long-distance logistics, posed significant challenges to project execution.
The project team implemented a host of strategies: pre-purchasing equipment in advance, reducing the design review cycle, overcoming harsh winter conditions to maintain logistics and construction, and localizing management to ensure efficient communication among all parties, thus ensuring safety, quality, and overall efficiency.
The project will deliver 18.89 GWh of clean electrical energy annually to the local grid, reducing carbon dioxide emissions by 520,000 metric tons each year. It will effectively meet local industrial electricity needs, offering substantial economic, environmental, and social benefits.
The first batch of eight wind turbines of the Khromtau 150 MW Wind Power Project achieves grid connection.
