L4- Kazakhs Quest

Question 1

Kazakhstan is a landlocked country, what are the disadvantages of this?

Answer 1

It relies on surrounding countries to import and export

Question 2

Why is there a lack of external investment?

Answer 2

Due to several corruption allegations

Question 3

What form of energy was used the most in Kazakhstan in 2014?

Answer 3

Coal accounted for 56 percent of Kazakhstan’s total consumption

Question 4

What does Kazakhstan aim to do in the future?

Answer 4

Make renewable energy 50 percent of its power generation mix by 2050

Question 5

What is the geology of Kazakhstan?

Answer 5

Land area previously covered by sea means there are vast sedimentary basins and geothermal aquifers

Question 6

What conditions in Kazakhstan means it is easier to generate power from solar energy?

Answer 6

Southern Kazakhstan receives high solar isolation 2200-3000 hours of sunlight per year

Question 7

Why is renewable energy difficult to exploit in Kazakhstan?

Answer 7

Areas with potential are in remote regions of the country so it is expensive to exploit renewables

Question 8

What features of Kazakhstan’s landscape is beneficial for use of hydroelectric power?

Answer 8

Higher average rainfall and steep relief

Question 9

How does being a landlocked country affect climate in Kazakhstan?

Answer 9

Clear skies and little rainfall

Question 10

How does being a landlocked country make it difficult for Kazakhstan to exploit renewables?

Answer 10

Imports and exports of components are expensive