Content of the lectures
CONTENT OF THE LECTURES
of the training on RENEWABLE ENERGY, ENERGY TRANSITION AND ENERGY EFFICIENCY
in the framework of the OSCE-DKU project
"Empowering young Central Asian women in the energy sector"
Module 1. Renewable energy (RE) and energy efficiency (EE) policy / International and regional
context
1.1. Renewable energy transition in Central Asia
Ms. Bayan Abylkairova, Deputy Chief of Party, USAID Power Central Asia Activity
Overview of the energy sector of Central Asian countries.
Activities of USAID Power Central Asia. Aims and objectives.
USAID support for renewable energy in Central Asian countries.
Training in the field of renewable energy and the role of women in the energy sector.
1.2. Support for renewable energy development in Kazakhstan: progress and current challenges
Ms. Ainur Sospanova, Chairman of the Board, RES Association "Qazaq Green"
Current situation in the energy sector of Kazakhstan.
The targets for renewable energy development.
Legislative base of renewable energy development in Kazakhstan.
The impact of renewable energy development on the energy sector in Kazakhstan.
1.3. Climate change in Kazakhstan and Central Asia
Dr. Larissa Kogutenko, Head of Water and Climate Lab., DKU
Weather and climate, basic concepts.
Forecasts of climate change in the countries of Central Asia.
Effects of climate change on the economies of Central Asian countries.
Actions of the countries to reduce emissions and manage the risk of climate change.
1.4. Energy transition in the world and in Kazakhstan
Dr. Prof. German Trofimov, Vice-President for Energy, Israeli Independent Academy for Development of Sciences
The fourth energy transition, features and reasons of world energy transformation.
Global energy trends and the main modern problems of energy.
Development of solar and wind energy technologies.
The role of renewables in the global energy industry. Problems of energy system sustainability.
1.5. 6th IPCC Report: The energy-climate change NEXUS
Dr. Vladimir Grebnev, International Climate Change Expert, Kyrgyzstan
Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) and Sixth Assessment Cycle.
Options for climate change mitigation in the energy sector.
Strategies of transition to low-carbon energy sector.
Impacts of climate change on the energy sector.
1.6. Presentation of the UNECE/REN-21 report on the development of renewable energy sources
in EECCA, including Kazakhstan.
Dr., Associate Prof. Alexandr Belyy, DKU
Global community REN-21 and its UNECE report on the state of renewable energy.
Factors of renewable energy use growth.
Causes slowing down the introduction of renewable energy technologies.
RES as a tool for energy sustainability.
1.7. Energy/fuel poverty in Kazakhstan. Research and case study.
Dr. Ayimgul Kerimray, independent ecologist, scientist
Basic concepts of energy poverty.
International Energy Agency (IEA) report on the analysis of household energy consumption in Kazakhstan.
Use of solid fuel in households of Kazakhstan, daily consumption of coal.
Forecast, risks, problems and benefits of switching households from solid fuel to gas.
1.8. How energy management helps in energy efficiency and energy transition
Dr. Maria Stepanova, energy efficiency expert
Improving energy efficiency and energy management as a solution.
The basic principles of the energy management system (EnMS).
Energy analysis and implementation of energy management systems.
The results of the correct use of energy management.
Module 2. Technical aspects of Renewable Energy Sources (RES) and Energy Efficiency
2.1. Technical and organizational aspects of solar and wind energy development
Prof. Dr. Nurzhan Beisenkhanov, Dean of the School of Materials Science and Green Technologies, Kazakh British Technical University (KBTU)
Developments at the Laboratory of Alternative Energy and Nanotechnologies.
Technologies of photolithography of solar elements.
Design and features of a multistage wind turbine.
Prospects for solar energy in Kazakhstan.
2.2. Technical aspects of using renewable energy sources in Kazakhstan. Technical and
organizational aspects of hydropower development.
Mr. Abylaikhan Soltanayev, Head of Educational Programs on RES and Hydropower, Almaty University of Power Engineering and Telecommunications (AUPET)
Analysis and evaluation of renewable energy resources potential.
Organizational aspects of small hydropower projects.
Development plan for hydropower industry of Kazakhstan.
Hydrological monitoring in Kazakhstan.
2.3. Non-conventional (alternative) energy sources: methane from agroindustrial complex, biogas
from solid waste landfills, methane from coal beds.
Dr. Gulmira Kezembayeva, Senior Lecturer, Mining and Metallurgical Institute named after O.A. Baikonurov, "Chemical Processes and Industrial Ecology" Department, Satpayev University
Basic concepts of biogas, anthropogenic sources of biomethane formation.
The technology of biogas production, its application and development in Kazakhstan.
Emissions of biogas by polygons of solid household waste, methods of its degassing.
Methane of coal seams, methods of coal degassing.
2.4. A comprehensive project on renewable energy and energy efficiency: how to improve business
with green technology. Case study.
Mr. Kairat Sultanov, Director of the recreation area "Parus", Akmola region, Kazakhstan
The advantages of using green technology at the recreation center.
Modernization of the heating system.
Replacing the hot water system from electric water heaters to solar water heaters.
Mechanism for providing subsidies for energy efficiency projects.
2.5. Prospects of hydropower in Tajikistan for regional development
Ms. Rafika Musoeva, Chairman of Association of Power Engineers of Tajikistan
Resource base and current state of energy sector in Tajikistan.
Development of the hydropower sector in Tajikistan.
Hydropower and climate change.
Risks and consequences of melting of mountain glaciers in Tajikistan.
2.6. Hydrogen energy
Mr. Yury Melnikov, Expert of UNECE’s Hydrogen Task Force
Technology of hydrogen production and use.
Hydrogen economy. Reasons, factors and target models.
Hydrogen technological chain: production-transport-storage-use.
Prospects for using hydrogen.
2.7. Global energy transition in the world and in Kazakhstan. Relevance of the transition to clean
energy in Kazakhstan. Energy transition - the basis for decarbonization of Kazakhstan.
Ms. Elena Metzger, Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena)
International Cooperation of Deutsche Energie-Agentur GmbH (dena).
dena activities in the field of gender equality and women's empowerment.
Energy transition as a key factor in achieving climate goals.
Energy transition in Kazakhstan: the development of RES and energy efficiency.
2.8. Development of legislation and technological solutions for RES in Kyrgyzstan.
Ms. Tatyana Vedeneva, President, Center for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Development, Kyrgyzstan
Overview of energy resources and the market in Central Asia.
Current problems in the energy sector of Kyrgyzstan.
RES development, legislation and use in Kyrgyzstan.
Applications of different types of micro RES generation in the households of Kyrgyzstan.
Module 3: Economic, financial and organizational aspects of RES and EE
3.1. Organizational, socio-economic and gender aspects of implementing renewable energy
sources and energy efficiency projects.
Dr., Associate Prof. Alexandr Belyy, DKU
Cost and benefits of energy transition. Examples for Kazakhstan.
Social consequences for the labor market.
Tools for the transition to renewable energy and energy-efficient technologies.
Types of financing, examples of pilot projects.
Organizational framework - ESCOs and their types, factoring, examples.
Gender aspects of energy efficiency.
3.2. Solar energy systems: economic and organizational aspects. How to do business in the sun?
Mr. Abdullah Ushurov, Founder of Solarway Co.
Solar Power Plant Construction Cycle.
The benefits of installing solar power plants.
Charging stations for electric cars.
Implemented solar power plant projects in Kazakhstan.
3.3. Energy storage systems for renewable energy sources
Prof. Dr. German Trofimov, Vice President for Energy of the Israeli Independent Academy for Development of Sciences
Reasons and necessity of using electric energy storage devices for RES in energy system
Types of electrical energy storage devices used in energy industry
Technology of cryogenic energy storage
Development of energy storage systems in the world
3.4. Financial measures to support transition to clean energy in Kazakhstan: experience and
prospects for the future.
Mr. Oleg Khmelev, International Technical Advisor of Joint Projects of the United Nations
Development Program, Global Environment Facility and the Government of the Republic of Kazakhstan
Financial instruments for development: goals, attributes, effects and properties.
Financial support instruments: definitions and properties.
Examples of energy efficiency projects.
UNDP experience in organizing RES auctions and assistance to Damu Fund in issuing green bonds in Kazakhstan.
UNDP experience in organizing and testing factoring for ESCOs.
3.5. Monetization of emission reductions in the energy sector.
Dr. Liliya Zavyalova, international consultant on climate change, low-carbon development,
renewable energy sources and MRV, Uzbekistan.
Climate finance.
Carbon taxes.
Regulated GHG emission trading systems.
Voluntary markets (carbon crediting mechanism).
Japan Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM).
Examples of carbon projects.
3.6. The contribution of the energy sector in the updated nationally determined contributions
(NDC) of the Kyrgyz Republic
Dr. Vladimir Grebnev, international expert on climate change, Kyrgyzstan
NDC: The Framework of the Paris Agreement.
Assessment of progress, taking advantage of the NDC 2015 and the consultation process.
NDC 2021: Mitigation Measures in the Energy Sector.
NDC 2021: Adaptation Measures in the Energy Sector.
3.7. Gender and Energy Transition: EBRD/GCF Programme to support the renewable energy sector
and promote gender equality in Kazakhstan
Ms. Anar Nurbayeva, Gender Adviser, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development
Ms. Dilara Shurshenova, Manager, Ersnt & Young Kazakhstan LLP
Goals of the EBRD/GCF Programme to support the renewable energy sector and promote gender equality in Kazakhstan.
EY/Ergon Baseline Assessment.
National roadmap: stakeholders involvement approach for building a capacity.
Work-based learning programme, Vocational Guidance, and FemEnergy mentoring programme.
Knowledge products.
Module 4. Pilots and Practitioners in RES and EE
4.1. Capacity building programs for clean energy transition in Central Asia
Mr. Alexey Kobzev, Head of Green Energy and Climate Change Lab., DKU
Mission of DKU and the Master’s Program "Strategic Management of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency”.
Program objectives and content.
International partners universities.
Advantages of studying on the Programs.
Selection criteria.
Scholarships from DAAD/DKU/USAID Power Central Asia and business.
Renewable Energy Trip.
Master's program "Integrated Water Resources Management” at DKU.
Description of other projects that are being implemented.
4.2. Women's leadership in ecology and energy
Dr. Aigul Solovyeva, Chairman of the Board of Association of Ecological Organizations of
Kazakhstan
Objectives on development of the green economy and aims of the Paris Agreement for Kazakhstan.
Soviet inheritance and abundance of natural resources: rejection of energy efficiency.
Results of researches on increasing of energy efficiency in Ukraine, Kazakhstan
Pilot projects in Kazakhstan.
Kazakhstan: Strategies of gender equality - the result of a place in the world ranking.
Introduction of approaches in the development and monitoring of implementation, gender impact assessment in the system of state planning and budgeting taking into account factors.
Green transition in SMEs.
4.3. Pilot case from Kostanay region: introduction of renewable energy sources on the territory of
Ecopark
Ms. Galina Schneider, Director of Eco-Park, Kostanay region, Kazakhstan
Information about the Public Association "Necklace of green practices" and Eco-Park.
Information and results of installation of mini substation from Astana Solar, 5 kW capacity, 5 kW Bolotov wind turbine generator and solar collector.
Development and installation of an innovative yurt.
Practical course on hydroponics.
4.4. Heat pumps as an efficient technology to replace traditional heating and cooling of buildings.
Case study.
Ms. Dariya Miroshnichenko, Public Foundation "PRO ECO", Karaganda, Kazakhstan
Heat pumps, principle of operation, technology, advantages.
Current problems of energy efficiency in buildings.
The introduction of energy-efficient technologies on the example of production facilities.
The use of heat pumps, the results of energy modernization.
4.5. Results of the EU-UNDP pilot project on introduction of small renewable energy sources
Dr. Gulzhamal Issayeva, Researcher, DKU
Pilot projects implemented under the EU/UNDP/UNECE joint project grant programme "Supporting Kazakhstan's Transition to a Green Economy Model":
- Aktau - buffer tank with jet bursting
- Karagandy region - repair and rehabilitation of natural springs
- South Kazakhstan - water saving technologies in arid climate
- Aral region - provision of schoolchildren with qualitative water
- North Kazakhstan - water-efficient and energy-efficient greenhouses
- Almaty region - green technologies in commercial fish farming
- East Kazakhstan - introduction of small renewable energy sources
- South Kazakhstan - introduction of wind and solar energy water supply installations at homes
- Karagandy region - water-saving technologies to improve quality of life in villages
- Akmola and Kostanay regions - water conservation on homestead lands
- Astana, Karaganda, Shymkent, Almaty - information program on water problems
Module 5. Women's initiatives on RES and EE
5.1. Activities of the Financial Settlement Center of RES and the creation of a unified electricity
market.
Ms. Gulzhan Nalibayeva, General director of the Financial Settlement Center of Renewable
Energy LLP (FSC of RES)
History of RES development in Kazakhstan.
Mechanism of interaction on the RES market in Kazakhstan.
Activity of FSC of RES LLP.
Power Purchase Agreement (PPA).
Key responsibilities of the parties to the contract (PPA).
Major implemented RES projects under auctions 2018-2022.
Current electricity sales mechanism.
The scheme of purchase and sale of planned electric power by the Single Electricity Purchaser.
5.2. Gender aspects in the energy sector
Ms. Lyazzat Akmurzina, Executive Director of the KAZENERGY Association
Global gender gap 2022 and the place of Kazakhstan.
The results of the gender study "The role of women in the energy sector of Kazakhstan.
Some of the barriers faced by women in the energy sector.
Recommendations for energy companies to achieve gender balance in the energy sector, developed on the basis of the study.
First Summit-Conference of Women in the Energy Sector of Central Asia.
5.3. Increasing the role of women in the energy sector in Tajikistan
Ms. Rafika Musoeva, Chairwoman, Association of Power Engineers of Tajikistan
Representation of women in Majlisi Oli and local representative authorities.
Legislation of Tajikistan in the context of opportunities to increase the participation of women and girls in the renewable energy sector.
Basic laws of the industry. International assessment.
Prospects for gender mainstreaming in the RES sector.
Gender segregation of the labor market.
Gender imbalance in education.
Addressing gender issues in the RES sector.
5.4. Power Central Asia activities on development women in the energy sector
Ms. Akmaral Sman, gender specialist, USAID Power Central Asia Activity
Support for women in the energy sector.
Activities of the USAID Power Central Asia.
Information about the USAID Power Central Asia Activity.
5.5. Gender equality and initiatives to support women in the energy sector
Ms. Khorlan Ayazbekova, Head of Strategy Management Division, JSC NC "KazMunayGas"
General information about KazMunayGas (KMG) - the National Oil and Gas Company of Kazakhstan.
KazMunayGas value chain.
KMG Development Strategy.
Sustainable development and commitment to ESG. ESG Focus.
Gradual reduction of carbon footprint.
Empowerment of women in the energy sector.
KMG's cooperation with the international community on gender equality issues.
5.6. Opportunities for introduction of hydrogen energy in Kazakhstan.
Dr. Saule Zholdayakova, Acting Director of Alternative Energy Department, Head of Hydrogen
Technology Research Laboratories, KMG Engineering
Establishment of a hydrogen center in Kazakhstan.
Department of Alternative Energy.
Performance results.
Hydrogen in the world.
Hydrogen in Kazakhstan.
5.7. Development of Sustainable Energy and Climate Action Plan (NEXTEP)
Mr. Yernar Bilyalov, consultant, UNECE
SDG 7 and its objectives.
NEXTEP Data Template.
Next steps in implementing NEXTEP.
5.8. Presentation of DKU Master Programs
Dr. Larissa Kogutenko, Head of Water and Climate Lab., DKU
Ms. Inna Matveyenko, Head of Green Business and Society Lab., DKU
DKU IWRM courses.
Guest professors of DKU Master programs.
Admission procedure.
Preparatory Program.
Examples of implementation and content of Programs.