(MENAFN- Trend News Agency) ASTANA, Kazakhstan, June 9. Azerbaijan will put
1.8 GW of solar and wind power capacities into operation by 2026,
Parviz Shahbazov, Minister of Energy of Azerbaijan, said during the
panel discussion themed“Regional development in renewable energy:
alternative ways to ensure energy security” within the Astana
International Forum (AIF 2023), trend reports from the scene.
According to the minister, this will help save about 1 bcm of
natural gas annually.
Noting that a renewed partnership between Azerbaijan and the EU
implies the increase of gas supplies by 2027, the minister noted
these additional volumes will be directed to the European
market.
“Azerbaijan is developing renewable energy sourced not only to
diversify its own electricity generation, but also to ensure energy
security of its partners. By 2025, we are to become a green growth
country with clean economy,” he said.
Minister Shahbazov invited Kazakhstani companies to participate
in renewable energy projects implemented in Azerbaijan.
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