O-Green and Samruk-Energy Signed Renewable Energy Pact
The partnership targets 2GW of solar and wind capacity in Kazakhstan to power industrial sites and data centers.
Updated on Oct. 7, 2026 in Energy
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O-Green and Samruk-Energy have signed a strategic cooperation agreement to develop 2GW of wind and solar power capacity alongside battery storage. This announced partnership aims to serve the Kazakhstan electricity market, industrial consumers, and data centers.
Why it matters
The deal signals an expansion of renewable infrastructure into Central Asia to support the growing power demands of industrial operations and data centers. It bridges O-Green's international development expertise with local grid integration capabilities.
O-Green currently manages a development portfolio of 11GW across 12 countries, with 3.3GW of projects already under execution. The new venture adds 2GW of wind and solar capacity, with a specific goal to support 200MW of data center power by 2028.
The players
O-Green
An international energy developer with a portfolio of 11GW across 12 countries and 3.3GW of projects under execution.
Samruk-Energy
A state-affiliated energy entity in Kazakhstan tasked with facilitating grid access and local authority engagement.
Aidarov Ansar Aidaruly
An executive signatory representing the Kazakh interests in the partnership.
Mustafa Al Hinai
An executive signatory representing O-Green in the strategic cooperation agreement.
The details
O-Green serves as the developer providing technical project expertise, while Samruk-Energy facilitates engagement with the Kazakhstan grid operator, government authorities, and local subsidiaries. The projects will integrate battery storage systems to manage the intermittent nature of solar and wind generation. These energy assets are designed to supply wholesale electricity markets and dedicated connections for high-demand industrial facilities and data centers.
Timeline
October 7, 2026: The cooperation agreement was signed during a state visit to Kazakhstan.
2028: The target service date for 200MW of data center capacity.
The Tech Race
This partnership formalizes a move by international energy developers into the Central Asian market to capture the growing demand for renewable-powered industrial hubs. It follows a series of regional infrastructure milestones aimed at securing power supply for high-capacity data centers.
The development will eventually shift the energy mix for industrial consumers and data centers in Kazakhstan by providing wholesale renewable electricity. The first 200MW of capacity dedicated to data centers is scheduled to enter service in 2028.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights the trend of linking renewable energy developers directly with high-demand industrial data center loads. Watch for future site-specific development announcements to confirm the 2028 timeline for data center capacity.
Further reading
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