Fagan Abdurrahmanov, Deputy Director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources (SAARES) under the Ministry of Energy, attended the international "WindEurope Annual Event 2026" held in Madrid, Spain.
According to SAARES, the event featured discussions on global development trends and strategic directions in wind energy.
The opening ceremony was attended by the European Commissioner for Energy and Housing, the Prime Minister of Spain, energy ministers from various European countries, as well as leading wind energy companies, turbine manufacturers, and other international partners.
During the event, F. Abdurrahmanov took part in several thematic sessions covering topics such as the application of artificial intelligence in wind energy operations, data centres and electrification, integration of renewable energy with data centres, links between wind energy and the defence sector, and investment risk reduction. He also participated in a ministerial session on offshore wind energy and discussions on expanding supply chains.
On the sidelines of the event, a meeting was held with WindEurope (the European Wind Energy Association). The parties discussed matters arising from the Memorandum of Understanding signed between SAARES and WindEurope, as well as future directions for cooperation.
Additionally, a meeting took place with the Spanish company Eolos, focusing on an upcoming measurement campaign that will conduct wind assessments in the Caspian Sea using floating LiDAR devices.
In a meeting with World Bank representatives, discussions covered local production of certain wind turbine components in Azerbaijan, as well as a technical assistance project related to transferring existing knowledge and skills from the offshore oil and gas sector to offshore wind energy.
Furthermore, during a meeting with the Spanish company Elecnor, the current status of contract negotiations and the launch of measurements was discussed concerning the company's planned 70 MW wind energy project in Azerbaijan.
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