Energy-saving and Building Decarbonization – QazProperty’s Special Session at Interlight Central Asia Exhibition

Energy-saving and carbon neutrality have become key topics of discussion among experts at the international exhibition Interlight Central Asia, currently taking place in Astana. These issues, along with others, resonate with every commercial property owner and those involved in this market. It's no surprise that the Association "QazProperty" partnered with the session.

"The issue of energy efficiency is the most urgent one for the market. We must address decarbonization collectively: implementing the best and most advanced technological solutions in both residential and commercial sectors allows us to fulfill this mission. The international Interlight Central Asia exhibition is precisely the platform where market participants and members of our Association, in particular, can explore the best offerings in electrical engineering, lighting, smart building maintenance technologies, and security systems. We are partnering with the event for the second year because our interest in promoting energy efficiency aligns with this platform, plus it provides great networking opportunities and valuable connections", - noted session moderator, Chairman of the Association "QazProperty," Konstantin Glushko.

Invited experts shared their experiences in implementing energy-saving technologies.

Marat Kalmenov, Director of the Department for Processing and Analysis at JSC "Institute for the Development of Electric Power and Energy Conservation" (KazakhEnergyExpertise), spoke about natural lighting, which helps save energy, thus reducing environmental impact. Natural lighting in buildings refers to the use of daylight to illuminate interiors. This approach includes architectural and engineering solutions to maximize sunlight usage: "Energy-efficient lighting consumes 50–90% less energy than traditional lighting (such as incandescent bulbs), which reduces electricity costs. Lowering CO₂ emissions by reducing electricity consumption contributes to combating climate change and reducing the carbon footprint. A large-scale transition to energy-efficient lighting helps reduce the load on power grids, reducing the risk of overloads and outages," the expert noted.

Petr Lesin, a member of the Association and head of "Eurotherm.kz," also discussed home systems, sharing the latest technologies in ventilation systems.

"Ventilation is the process of replacing polluted indoor air with fresh air to ensure comfortable and healthy living conditions," said Lesin. "Energy-efficient ventilation is important for maintaining comfortable temperature and humidity levels, preventing the buildup of harmful substances, and ultimately improving air quality and health. Fresh air inlets, recuperators, breathers, and supply and exhaust systems are modern solutions that also allow for energy savings."

Dr. PhD Gulzhan Tleukenova, Head of "Energy-Efficient Buildings" and an expert from DENA, shared recommendations on strategies to achieve decarbonization goals, including administrative regulations, financial incentives, and consultancy on this topic. She cited 50 successful dena pilot projects in China with local investors and consulting partners as an example. Building codes, standards, and concepts, along with their technologies, represent a comprehensive approach that enables the achievement of decarbonization and carbon neutrality goals.

Kazakhstan has announced a new goal: achieving carbon neutrality by 2060, reaffirming its commitment to the Paris Agreement, which aims to limit global temperature increase to 1.5–2°C.