Wind power from the Borey-Energo project
Borey Energo, Kazakhstan
The Borey-Energo wind project in the Akmola Region of northern Kazakhstan targets emissions where they arise in the day-to-day reality of the energy system: in electricity generation from fossil sources. Its goal is to generate renewable wind power at scale and feed it directly into the public grid—as a real alternative to conventional electricity supply.
Specifically, the project comprises 20 wind turbines with 5.0 MW each, for a total installed capacity of 100 MW. The electricity generated is continuously fed into the Kazakh power grid. Each kilowatt-hour of wind electricity can displace electricity from the existing, partly fossil-based grid mix on a calculated basis—and that is exactly where the climate impact occurs.
A project that shows how wind power works as operating infrastructure: not as a pilot or symbol, but as an ongoing contribution to electricity supply—with measured grid delivery, direct displacement of conventional generation, and climate impact where energy is actually used.
Technical project data – GS 4273
Key facts about the wind energy project at a glance.
| Parameter | Description | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Project location | Kazakhstan; Akmola Region (northern Kazakhstan); project boundary and coordinates documented. | PDD, Section A.2 |
| Project type | Grid-connected onshore wind power project generating electricity from renewable energy (energy sector). | PDD, Section A.1 |
| Project standard | Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG). | Project information / registration section |
| Additional standard | No additional standard specified. | Project information |
| Project developer | Borey Energo LLP (Project Proponent / operator). | PDD, Section A.1 |
| Technology / approach | Operation of a wind farm with 20 wind turbines of 5.0 MW each; total installed capacity 100 MW; grid delivery to the public electricity grid. | PDD, Section A.1; technical description |
| Baseline scenario | Without the project, the corresponding electricity volume would be supplied by the existing power system, including fossil-based generation in the grid mix. | PDD, Section B.1 |
| Methodology | ACM0002 – Grid-connected electricity generation from renewable sources (version applied as per project documentation). | PDD, Section A.3 |
| Project start | Start of the project activity according to the project schedule (commissioning of the wind turbines documented). | PDD, Section C.1 |
| Crediting period | Several consecutive crediting periods within the maximum Gold Standard duration (up to 15 years). | PDD, Section A.4 |
| Project status | Project in operation; registered under Gold Standard; monitoring, verification and issuance envisaged. | Monitoring/verification summary |
| Annual emission reductions | Emission reductions from displaced fossil electricity generation; amount reported per monitoring period. | Monitoring Report, ER summary |
| Main impact mechanism | Displacement of emissions-intensive grid electricity generation through measured delivery of wind power to the public electricity grid. | PDD, Section A.1 & B.1 |
| Monitoring & verification | Recording of electricity generation and grid delivery via meters and data systems; independent verification under the GS process. | Monitoring Report, monitoring approach |
| Additionality | Additionality derived using the tools and analyses provided under ACM0002. | PDD, additionality section |
| Permanence & risk management | No permanence risk as in AFOLU; key risks relate to metering/data quality and are addressed through monitoring and QA/QC. | Monitoring section |
| Carbon credit rating | No external carbon credit rating stated. | Project information |
| Carbon credit rating type | No project-specific external rating (e.g., BeZero, Sylvera). | Project information |
| Article 6 authorization (Paris Agreement) | No information provided on Article 6 authorization. | Project information |
| CCP status (ICVCM) | No CCP classification stated. | Project information |
| Approach to double-counting risks | Emission reductions are issued exclusively through the Gold Standard registry process; no parallel programmes stated. | Monitoring / project declarations |
| Monitoring approach | Continuous measurement of electricity generation and grid delivery; periodic reporting and independent review. | Monitoring Report, Sections D.1–D.3 |
| Project lifetime / longevity | Expected technical lifetime of the wind turbines approx. 20 years; long-term operation across multiple crediting periods. | PDD, Section C.1.2 |
| Contribution to national climate strategy | Contribution to expanding renewable electricity generation and reducing fossil generation in Kazakhstan’s power system. | PDD, Section A.1 |
What the project can contribute
Here we summarize what the project is actually intended to achieve and which practical improvements it can enable.
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Provide renewable electricity in the region
The Borey-Energo wind project generates electricity from wind power and continuously feeds it into the public grid. This adds renewable generation capacity in a region where electricity supply has so far been largely based on conventional sources.
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Replace fossil-based generation in day-to-day supply
Every kilowatt-hour of wind electricity delivered to the grid reduces the need for electricity from fossil power plants. Emission reductions occur directly in the day-to-day operation of the energy system—where electricity is actually generated and consumed.
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Make supply more resilient and more diversified
The wind farm helps diversify the regional power mix. Additional locally generated capacity makes the system less dependent on individual fossil generation sources and supports a more stable supply as electricity demand grows.
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Anchor renewable infrastructure for the long term
Wind energy is not a transitional fix—it is infrastructure. The project demonstrates how renewable power generation can be integrated into the energy system over the long term—without fuels, without combustion, and with predictable output over many years.
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Strengthen regional operations and service processes
Operating a wind farm requires maintenance, repairs, technical services, and logistics. These recurring tasks create stable operational structures in the region—not only during construction, but throughout the project lifetime.
Global climate relevance
Expand renewable energy where it delivers the greatest leverage
Global emission reductions are not only achieved where electricity is used, but where it is generated. Projects like Borey Energo act exactly at this point: within the power system of a country that is still undergoing transition. Each additional renewable plant shifts the direction of that system over the long term.
Structural change, not a one-off measure
Wind farms are not short-term climate actions—they are part of structural change. They influence investment decisions, grid expansion, and operating concepts in the power sector. That means the project can have an effect beyond its own electricity output—as a building block in long-term system transformation.
A transferable model for similar regions
Large-scale wind power in continental regions shows that renewable electricity generation is not limited to coasts, islands, or pilot markets. The project is representative of regions with comparable wind conditions and grid structures—and therefore sends a signal beyond Kazakhstan.
Financing climate action where emissions occur
The climate benefit is created locally in the power system, while financing comes from the global voluntary carbon market. This connection enables emission reductions where they make technical and systemic sense—and makes climate action a shared international task.
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) – The relevant and the complementary contributions
Beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions, the Borey-Energo wind project in Kazakhstan contributes to expanding renewable power generation, diversifying the national energy mix, and supporting the gradual transformation of the electricity system. In doing so, the project supports several goals of the UN 2030 Agenda (Sustainable Development Goals). The main contributions relate to SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy) and SDG 13 (Climate Action). Additional goals are supported in a complementary or indirect way. Some SDGs are best understood as marginal contributions—supportive, but not part of the project’s core purpose.
The project generates electricity from wind power and feeds it into Kazakhstan’s public grid. This adds clean generation capacity to an energy system that has so far been strongly shaped by fossil fuels.
Contribution: Expansion of renewable electricity generation and support for security of supply.By delivering wind power to the grid, conventional, emissions-intensive generation is displaced on a calculated basis within the electricity mix. Emission reductions therefore occur directly in the power sector and are documented under recognized standards.
Contribution: Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions through renewable electricity generation.Construction, operation, and maintenance of the wind farm require skilled labor, technical services, and supporting service activities. This can create employment effects and regional value creation—especially during ongoing operations.
Contribution: Complementary employment and service effects in the project area.The wind farm requires grid connection, operational technology, maintenance, and standardized processes. In this way, the project supports modern energy infrastructure and the long-term integration of renewable generation into the power system.
Contribution: Strengthening energy infrastructure and the ability to integrate renewables systemically.Wind electricity is generated without fuel extraction, transport, or combustion. This reduces resource use compared with fossil-based power generation, without directly influencing consumption behavior.
Contribution: More resource-efficient electricity supply without a fuel supply chain.
How CO₂ Savings Are Generated
Clean electricity from renewable energy projects replaces fossil-based power. The emissions avoided through this shift can be measured and form the basis for issuing carbon credits.
Renewable power changes the overall energy mix: every kilowatt hour produced by wind, solar or hydropower reduces the need for electricity from coal, gas or oil.
The amount of CO₂ emitted per kilowatt hour varies by country and by fuel type. These official grid emission factors make it possible to calculate how much CO₂ would have been released without the renewable energy project.
For each project, the expected fossil share is compared with the clean electricity actually delivered. The difference shows the verified emission reductions — the real CO₂ savings. These values are reviewed by independent auditors, updated regularly, and form the certified basis for carbon credits.
Context and Transparency
This wind energy project is registered under the Gold Standard for the Global Goals (GS4GG) and is regularly monitored and independently verified in accordance with the standard. The reported emission reductions are based on audited monitoring reports and an approved methodology (ACM0002) for calculating emissions avoided by grid-connected wind electricity compared with conventional electricity generation in the power mix.
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