Energy revolution: Azerbaijan sets records in solar energy
This project highlights Azerbaijan''s commitment to expanding its solar energy infrastructure and is an important step towards energy independence and environmental
Diversifying and improving the energy capacity of the country to ensure energy security. Azerbaijan has significant untapped renewable energy potential, as it is a relatively sunny and windy country, and it also has sizeable hydro, biomass and geothermal resources.
Azerbaijan's economic potential of solar energy is 23 GW. The region's favourable climate, boasting 2,400-3,200 hours of sunshine annually, gives Azerbaijan strong potential as a solar energy producer. In October, the 230 MW Garadagh Solar PV Plant was inaugurated.
As Azerbaijan is relatively sunny, it has excellent solar power potential. According to the Ministry of Energy, technical potential is around 23 000 MW. The country's 2 400 to 3 200 sunshine hours annually compare well internationally, as does its solar intensity, estimated at 1 500 to 2 000 kWh/m 2.
Azerbaijan inaugurated a 230 megawatt solar power plant in October 2023 and is actively working toward building a green energy corridor from the Caspian Sea to Europe. Competition in the renewable energy sector could drive positive developments, including increased investment, innovation, and socioeconomic benefits.
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