On October 11, 2023, an excursion to the 50 MW Solar Power Station "Balkhash" was organized for students of the Polytechnic College of the Corporation "Kazakhmys." The purpose of the excursion was to familiarize future specialists with renewable energy technologies, tasks related to the maintenance and operation of electrical equipment, and ensuring the high technical readiness of the station for uninterrupted energy production.

Talgat Basalov, the head of the solar station, shared information with the students about the principles of electricity generation by solar stations, the environmental friendliness, and the advantages of using solar energy. The excursion sparked genuine interest, allowing students to ask questions about internships and future employment opportunities at the facility.

The popularization of the benefits of renewable energy facilities is a mission of TechnoGroupService LLP, and organizing excursions for professional communities is an essential element of realizing this mission. It aligns with the goals of sustainable development, focusing on improving education, employment, combating climate change, and protecting the environment.

We sincerely thank the Private Institution "Polytechnic College of the Corporation "Kazakhmys" for their commitment to showcasing successfully implemented renewable energy projects involving the Corporation "Kazakhmys" in the Republic of Kazakhstan to future professionals.

On October 11, 2023, in Nur-Sultan, Zhomart Mominbaev, a Partner at TechnoGroupService LLP, participated in an open dialogue on renewable energy organized by the Kazakh Association of Renewable Energy "QAZAQ GREEN" at the initiative of Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanat Nurmagambetov. The event also involved leaders of state and quasi-state organizations directly related to the power industry of Kazakhstan, as well as representatives of the business community implementing renewable energy projects in the country. The main topics for discussion during the meeting included issues related to the protection and support of the domestic processing industry in the field of renewable energy, current problems of development and integration of renewable energy sources, measures to ensure financial sustainability, and the stability of the country's power system.

Zhomart Mominbaev proposed amendments to the existing legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, suggesting the repeal of existing tax privileges, customs duties, and subsidized interest rates for imported materials and equipment in the field of renewable energy. A number of agreements were reached, and the parties agreed to further study the proposed suggestions and questions.

The meeting proceeded in a constructive dialogue. Summing up, Vice Minister of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhanat Nurmagambetov, urged participants to actively engage in protecting their interests during the implementation of major renewable energy projects, the application of energy storage systems, analysis of the activities of renewable energy sources for the past 3 months, and more.

In turn, we sincerely thank the organizers of this meeting, represented by the Chairman of the Board of the Association of Renewable Energy "QAZAQ GREEN," N.N. Kapenov, for facilitating the dialogue between businesses and representatives of government bodies and organizations.

On October 6, 2023, in the city of Astana, representatives of the TechnoGroupService LLP, Zhannar Nurkanova, and Shyndaulet Kasymkhanov, participated in a startup competition in the field of energy organized by KAZENERGY, with a total prize fund of 3,000,000 tenge. The employees' idea successfully passed four qualifying stages and emerged as the winner in the category of the best startup in energy efficiency, with a prize fund of 1,000,000 tenge.

The idea was based on meticulous work in predicting the energy generation of renewable energy stations for the next day – Intech Forecast. The jury appreciated the relevance of the chosen work for improving the efficiency of the electricity and power market, both in Kazakhstan and beyond. The startup has the potential to become competitive with further refinement and the possibility of applying customized solutions.

We sincerely thank the organizers of the competition: the Kazakhstan Association of Oil and Gas and Energy Organizations "Kazenergy" and Astana Hub for their support in the dynamic and sustainable development of the energy industry and "green energy" projects.