Electricity deficit will be 1 bn kWh a year with growth in consumption

AKIPRESS.COM - Shortage of electric energy hinders commissioning of new enterprises, Economy Minister Sanjar Mukanbetov said during the government meeting.
Taking into account growth in electricity consumption by population, the deficit will reach 1 billion kWh a year, he said.
Introduction of new capacities is planned to decrease the deficit, he said. It is also in long-term plan.