Chinese OEM inks gigascale wind plus battery order from TotalEnergies-led group
Mirny wind project to also feature integrated 300MW/600MWh battery storage system to enhance grid reliability as Central Asian nation seeks to boost renewable energy share
Chinese wind turbine giant Envision Energy has won an order for a gigascale wind plus storage project in Kazakhstan by Aktas Energy, a consortium of French oil & gas firm TotalEnergies, the country’s national wealth fund Samruk-Energo JSC, and its national gas company KazMunayGas.
Envision signed a letter of award (LOA) to supply 124 of its 6.5MW turbines for the 1GW Mirny wind farm in the region of Zhambyl.
The project will also feature an integrated 300MW/600MWh battery energy storage system to enhance grid reliability and energy security.
John Lee, general manager of Asia & Africa markets at Envision said Kazakhstan has an extraordinary potential to lead Central Asia toward a net-zero future.
“The Mirny wind project stands as a landmark example of how innovation and cross-border collaboration can come together to deliver clean, reliable, and affordable energy at scale,” he said.
“With our advanced 6.5MW turbines, localised capabilities, and a renewable-powered global supply chain, we are proud to support Kazakhstan’s ambition to achieve 15% renewable energy by 2030 and carbon neutrality by 2060.”
The French energy giant holds a 60% stake in the Aktas Energy consortium, while its Kazakh partners each hold a 20% stake.
"No nation or company can tackle climate change alone; it requires cross-border collaboration, technological excellence, and a shared vision," said Thierry Plaisant, managing director for TotalEnergies Renewables Kazakhstan.
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