The Changlongshan PSPS was commissioned in 2022, and electricity generation in 2023 reached 2 520 GWh. The total installed capacity of the plant amounts to 2 100 MW.

In terms of rapid development of the economy and society, the issues of creating energy storage systems are growing more and more urgent, Nurlan Zhakupov, the Head of the Fund said.

At the moment, China International Water & Electric Corporation is conducting a feasibility study to identify all available potential sites for the placement of PSPSs in Kazakhstan. There are currently no PSPSs in the Republic of Kazakhstan.

“We appreciate your contribution to the development of Kazakhstani hydropower potential, as well as your assistance in the exchange of knowledge and expertise in this area between the professional communities of our countries,” Nurlan Zhakupov said.

For information. The PSPS operational principle: there are two reservoirs - upper and lower. At night, water is pumped up using electric motor generators. When the time of the “expensive tariff” begins, the water is let down, and the same motor generators generate electricity.