Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green

What Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green does

Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green is a non-profit industry association founded in 2018 and headquartered in Astana, Kazakhstan, that convenes the country's renewable energy value chain under a single membership umbrella. Its members (137+) include investors, project developers, equipment manufacturers, international financial institutions (EBRD, ADB), the national grid operator KEGOC, the national oil company KazMunayGas, and universities, all working to advance Kazakhstan's renewable energy agenda and carbon neutrality objectives.

The association operates a portfolio of member-facing programs: the Школа ВИЭ (Renewable Energy School) provides structured training in renewable technologies, regulation, and financial modeling with 100+ specialist instructors; the QazaqGreen journal (13+ issues, supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation since 2021) is published in Kazakh, Russian, and English with a 1,500-copy circulation across Central Asia; the QazaqGreen Fest is an annual international business festival alongside supplementary events (BESS Forum, RES EXPO, expeditions), totaling 30+ events; and the qazaqgreen.com information portal delivers ongoing industry news and analysis. Underlying technology is limited to standard web publishing and membership infrastructure — the association is explicitly not a technology company.

Revenue is generated primarily through membership fees (categorized as recurring subscription dues), with no publicly disclosed fee schedule or financial figures. Governance is provided by a Board of Directors chaired by Nurlan Kapenov (former CEO of Samruk Kazyna – United Green) and operated day-to-day by Executive Director Timur Shalabaev, with day-to-day staffing in the 11–50 range. The go-to-market motion is community-led, with membership applications reviewed by the Board within 2–4 days.

Name

Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green

Legal name

Объединение юридических лиц «Ассоциация ВИЭ «Qazaq Green»

Website

https://qazaqgreen.kz

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Qazaq Green is a Kazakhstan-based non-profit industry association founded in 2018 that convenes renewable energy investors, developers, manufacturers, international financial institutions, and universities to advocate for renewable energy policy and operate education, publishing, and event programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Renewable Energy Industry Association

NAICS

Environment, Conservation and Wildlife Organizations (813312), Business Associations (813910), Social Advocacy Organizations (8133)

akta.pro primary industry

Environmental Education & Outreach (BPAGAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industry

Renewable Energy & Clean Tech Access (Off-grid, Energy Poverty Solutions) (BPAGALAE)

Keywords

• Renewable energy association
• Industry advocacy
• Clean energy policy
• Green economy network
• Sustainable energy education

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership fees: The association generates revenue through membership fees from its members, which include investors, developers, equipment manufacturers, international financial institutions, and universities.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green is a non-profit industry association that supports renewable energy development in Kazakhstan by uniting investors, developers, equipment manufacturers, international financial institutions, and universities. It delivers member representation, policy advocacy, the Renewable Energy School (Школа ВИЭ) educational program, the QazaqGreen industry journal, and the annual QazaqGreen Fest business festival, plus an information portal at qazaqgreen.com.

Product overview

Renewable Energy Association Qazaq Green is a non-commercial association founded in 2018 that supports renewable energy development in Kazakhstan. The organization operates as a platform offering multiple interconnected services: the Школа ВИЭ (Renewable Energy School) provides educational programs for government officials, corporate leaders, eco-activists, and students; the Журнал QazaqGreen is an industry magazine covering green economy topics across Central Asia; QazaqGreen Fest is an annual international business festival for renewable energy; and the Information Portal serves as a knowledge resource hub. Additionally, the association provides membership services that include advocacy, investor guidance, and international promotion of Kazakhstan's renewable energy sector.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Школа ВИЭ (School of Renewable Energy): Educational programs for renewable energy including seminars, training on VIE technologies, project implementation, government regulation, and financial modeling of renewable energy projects
• Журнал QazaqGreen
• Qazaq Green Fest

Products and services

• Renewable Energy School (Школа ВИЭ) An educational program providing 3-day / 24 academic-hour training on renewable energy technologies, project implementation basics, government regulation, and financial modeling of renewable energy projects. Targets government officials, corporate leaders, eco-activists, and students in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.
• QazaqGreen Journal (Журнал QazaqGreen) An information-analytical magazine covering green economy development, renewable energy, environmental protection, and ecology topics. Published in Kazakh, Russian, and English with a circulation of 1,500 copies, distributed across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Supported by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation.
• QazaqGreen Fest An annual international business festival focused on renewable energy that brings together industry professionals, investors, and stakeholders to discuss green energy development in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. Part of a broader events portfolio that includes RES EXPO, BESS Forum, and renewable energy business expeditions.
• Renewable Energy Information Portal (ВИЭ Инфопортал) A dedicated information and analytics portal hosted at qazaqgreen.com that provides news, materials, and resources about renewable energy sector developments in Kazakhstan.
• Association Membership Services Formal membership program for renewable energy stakeholders including representation and protection of members' interests in regulatory and legislative processes, explanatory work for investors on project implementation, improvement of investment climate through legislative proposals, cooperation with international financial institutions, and promotion of Kazakhstan's renewable energy industry internationally.

Quantifiable outcome

• 626 billion tenge of investments attracted to Kazakhstan's renewable energy sector
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

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Partnerships

Eight partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Konrad Adenauer Foundation (Фонд им. Конрада Аденауэра)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2021German political foundation supporting publication of the QazaqGreen journal in Kazakh, Russian, and English languages since 2021, with circulation of 1500 copies
• KazMunayGascoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018National oil and gas company of Kazakhstan, member of the association supporting renewable energy development alongside traditional energy operations
• KEGOC (Kazakhstan Electricity Grid Operating Company)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018National electricity grid operator, providing technical expertise and grid integration support for renewable energy projects
• Arm Wind (Eni Plenitude Kazakhstan Renewables)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Wind energy developer operating in Kazakhstan, represented by Federico Puleze, General Director
• ЦАТЭК Green EnergycoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Green energy company developing renewable energy projects in Kazakhstan
• AIFC (Astana International Financial Center)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018International financial center in Astana providing platform for green finance and investment in renewable energy sector
• SSDCminorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Company represented by Aida Maksut, involved in renewable energy project development
• Kazakhstan higher education institutions (ENU, AUES, DKU, Satbayev University)minorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Universities participating in renewable energy education and research initiatives

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• American Council on Renewable Energy (ACORE): US-based national renewable energy industry association that convenes investors, developers, and financiers to advocate for renewable energy policy. Directly comparable to Qazaq Green as a trade association with similar functions (advocacy, events, content, member education), though operating in a much larger and more mature market.
• Clean Energy Council (Australia): Australian peak industry body for clean energy, representing solar, wind, storage, and renewable hydrogen sectors. Comparable to Qazaq Green in combining member advocacy, consumer education, industry training, and major annual events (e.g., the Clean Energy Summit).
• Renewable Energy Association (REA, UK): UK trade association representing renewable energy generators, developers, and the supply chain. Highly comparable to Qazaq Green in its mission of policy advocacy, knowledge sharing, and member representation, though it operates in a mature market with established policy mechanisms.
• Solar Energy UK: UK trade association focused specifically on solar and energy storage. Comparable to Qazaq Green in offering member advocacy, sector publications, industry events, and training programs, though narrower in technology scope (solar + storage versus full renewables).
• Bundesverband Erneuerbare Energie (BEE, Germany): German Renewable Energy Federation representing the full spectrum of renewable energy associations. Comparable to Qazaq Green in its cross-technology industry association model, policy advocacy focus, and member-driven governance structure.

Broad incumbents

• European Renewable Energies Federation (EREF): European federation of national renewable energy associations. Comparable to Qazaq Green at a pan-regional level, in coordinating policy advocacy, representing the industry to EU institutions, and supporting the development of national renewable energy frameworks.
• IRENA (International Renewable Energy Agency): Intergovernmental organization supporting the global renewable energy transition. While not a national trade association, IRENA is a relevant peer in convening governments and the private sector, providing data, and shaping renewable energy policy — many of the same functions Qazaq Green performs at the national level.

Regional players

• Central Asian Power Industry Association: Industry association convening power sector stakeholders across Central Asia. Relevant adjacent peer to Qazaq Green in the same regional ecosystem, though with a broader power industry (including conventional generation) focus rather than a pure renewable energy mandate.
• Korea Renewable Energy Industry Association (KREIA): Korean renewable energy industry association representing equipment manufacturers, developers, and researchers. Comparable in structure and mission to Qazaq Green, but operating in a more developed Asian market with deeper policy frameworks.

Emerging players

• Indian Renewable Energy Federation (IREF): Federation representing renewable energy stakeholders in India, focused on policy advocacy and industry development. Comparable to Qazaq Green in bringing together developers, manufacturers, and financiers to engage with government on a fast-growing renewable energy agenda in an emerging market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/qazaq.green
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/qazaq-green

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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