Azerbaijan has announced ambitious plans in the renewable energy sector: the total installed capacity in this field is expected to reach 8 gigawatts by 2032.
According to Report, this forecast was presented by Javid Abdullayev, Director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources (AREA) under the Ministry of Energy, during the “Green Energy Projects” plenary session held within the framework of the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council in Baku.
Javid Abdullayev noted that while oil and gas projects are traditionally implemented on the basis of production-sharing agreements, renewable energy projects are fully managed within the framework of Azerbaijan’s national legislation. This approach reflects investors’ confidence in the country’s legal and regulatory framework.
“We forecast that the total capacity of renewable energy projects will reach 6 gigawatts by 2030 and 8 gigawatts by 2032. This expansion will create an electricity surplus and open export opportunities through four interconnectors that are currently at various stages of development,” the director stated.
He emphasized that Azerbaijan is actively exploring not only solar and wind energy but also other renewable resources. In particular, serious work is being carried out in the direction of hydrogen production.
“Our renewable energy strategy demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development, energy security, and climate obligations. We are turning our rich national potential into real opportunities for economic growth, environmental sustainability, and regional cooperation,” Javid Abdullayev added.
According to the director, the development of Azerbaijan’s renewable energy sector is being implemented based on a three-phase strategic plan. Currently, the land allocation process for 11 projects is almost complete.
In the first phase, by 2027, the construction of solar and wind power plants with a total capacity of 2 gigawatts is planned. These projects will be fully integrated into the grid in accordance with national legislation, with the transmission system operator acting as the offtaker. The projected total investment volume is approximately 2 billion US dollars.
Upon completion of this phase, the share of renewables in total installed capacity will reach 33.7%, with annual generation estimated at around 5 billion kWh. As a result, more than 1.1 billion cubic meters of natural gas will be saved annually, and carbon emissions will be reduced by 2.4 million tons.
Land allocation for the planned projects has been completed, and contracts have been signed. At the same time, grid reinforcement measures are actively underway, including the implementation of an energy storage system with 250 MW power and 500 MWh storage capacity.
These forecasts reflect Azerbaijan’s systematic steps toward strengthening its position as a “green energy” exporter and becoming one of the leaders in the regional energy transition.
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