Green Energy Zones Initiative
The wide application of renewable energy sources has been identified as a priority of Azerbaijan's energy policy. The transition to green energy and establishing a low-carbon economy are key targets.
Potential and Current Status
Azerbaijan has 135 GW onshore and 157 GW offshore renewable energy potential. Currently, RES account for about 18.8% of total capacity, with major hydro, wind, and solar plants in operation.
Major Projects
- Garadagh Solar Power Plant (230 MW): Operational since Oct 2023, built with Masdar (UAE).
- Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant (240 MW): Under construction with ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia).
- Shafag Solar Power Plant (240 MW): Implemented in Jabrayil with bp, utilizing virtual power transmission.
- Mega Project (Masdar): 1 GW capacity including solar in Bilasuvar/Neftchala and wind in Absheron/Garadagh.
- Gobustan & Floating Solar: 100 MW solar plant and pilot floating solar on Boyukshor Lake.
Green Energy Zones: Karabakh and East Zangezur
A Green Energy Zone concept is being applied in liberated territories. Solar panels are installed in over 1500 buildings, and 38 hydro plants (307 MW) are operational. New solar projects like Ufug and Shams are underway.
Green Energy Corridors
Caspian-Black Sea-Europe: Strategic partnership with Georgia, Romania, and Hungary to export green energy via subsea cable.
Central Asia-Azerbaijan: Agreement with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to transmit green energy across the Caspian.
Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Europe: Integration of infrastructure to export electricity through Nakhchivan (Jabrayil-Nakhchivan-Türkiye route).
Key Highlights
- Karabakh, Nakhchivan & Green Corridors: Strategic focus on liberated territories and regional connectivity.
- Karabakh Projects: 240 MW Shafag SPP (bp), Ufug & Shams (2x50 MW), Hydro power on rivers.
- Nakhchivan Initiatives: Plans for Green Energy Zone and 1,000+ MW export capacity.
- Green Corridors: Routes to Europe (Black Sea cable) and Central Asia integration.
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Green Energy Zones Initiative
The wide application of renewable energy sources has been identified as a priority of Azerbaijan's energy policy. The transition to green energy and establishing a low-carbon economy are key targets.
Potential and Current Status
Azerbaijan has 135 GW onshore and 157 GW offshore renewable energy potential. Currently, RES account for about 18.8% of total capacity, with major hydro, wind, and solar plants in operation.
Major Projects
- Garadagh Solar Power Plant (230 MW): Operational since Oct 2023, built with Masdar (UAE).
- Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant (240 MW): Under construction with ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia).
- Shafag Solar Power Plant (240 MW): Implemented in Jabrayil with bp, utilizing virtual power transmission.
- Mega Project (Masdar): 1 GW capacity including solar in Bilasuvar/Neftchala and wind in Absheron/Garadagh.
- Gobustan & Floating Solar: 100 MW solar plant and pilot floating solar on Boyukshor Lake.
Green Energy Zones: Karabakh and East Zangezur
A Green Energy Zone concept is being applied in liberated territories. Solar panels are installed in over 1500 buildings, and 38 hydro plants (307 MW) are operational. New solar projects like Ufug and Shams are underway.
Green Energy Corridors
Caspian-Black Sea-Europe: Strategic partnership with Georgia, Romania, and Hungary to export green energy via subsea cable.
Central Asia-Azerbaijan: Agreement with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to transmit green energy across the Caspian.
Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Europe: Integration of infrastructure to export electricity through Nakhchivan (Jabrayil-Nakhchivan-Türkiye route).
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Əsas Məqamlar
- Karabakh, Nakhchivan & Green Corridors: Strategic focus on liberated territories and regional connectivity.
- Karabakh Projects: 240 MW Shafag SPP (bp), Ufug & Shams (2x50 MW), Hydro power on rivers.
- Nakhchivan Initiatives: Plans for Green Energy Zone and 1,000+ MW export capacity.
- Green Corridors: Routes to Europe (Black Sea cable) and Central Asia integration.
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Green Energy Zones Initiative
The wide application of renewable energy sources has been identified as a priority of Azerbaijan's energy policy. The transition to green energy and establishing a low-carbon economy are key targets.
Potential and Current Status
Azerbaijan has 135 GW onshore and 157 GW offshore renewable energy potential. Currently, RES account for about 18.8% of total capacity, with major hydro, wind, and solar plants in operation.
Major Projects
- Garadagh Solar Power Plant (230 MW): Operational since Oct 2023, built with Masdar (UAE).
- Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant (240 MW): Under construction with ACWA Power (Saudi Arabia).
- Shafag Solar Power Plant (240 MW): Implemented in Jabrayil with bp, utilizing virtual power transmission.
- Mega Project (Masdar): 1 GW capacity including solar in Bilasuvar/Neftchala and wind in Absheron/Garadagh.
- Gobustan & Floating Solar: 100 MW solar plant and pilot floating solar on Boyukshor Lake.
Green Energy Zones: Karabakh and East Zangezur
A Green Energy Zone concept is being applied in liberated territories. Solar panels are installed in over 1500 buildings, and 38 hydro plants (307 MW) are operational. New solar projects like Ufug and Shams are underway.
Green Energy Corridors
Caspian-Black Sea-Europe: Strategic partnership with Georgia, Romania, and Hungary to export green energy via subsea cable.
Central Asia-Azerbaijan: Agreement with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan to transmit green energy across the Caspian.
Azerbaijan-Türkiye-Europe: Integration of infrastructure to export electricity through Nakhchivan (Jabrayil-Nakhchivan-Türkiye route).
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Основные моменты
- Karabakh, Nakhchivan & Green Corridors: Strategic focus on liberated territories and regional connectivity.
- Karabakh Projects: 240 MW Shafag SPP (bp), Ufug & Shams (2x50 MW), Hydro power on rivers.
- Nakhchivan Initiatives: Plans for Green Energy Zone and 1,000+ MW export capacity.
- Green Corridors: Routes to Europe (Black Sea cable) and Central Asia integration.