ACWA Power Announces Time Of Launching Windfarm In Azerbaijan (Exclusive)
Date
8/12/2024 1:06:32 AM
(MENAFN- Trend News Agency)
BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 12. Operations of the
Khizi-Absheron Wind Power plant in Azerbaijan for the first
operational stage will begin in the second quarter of 2025, Abid
Malik, Regional Head of Saudi Arabia-based ACWA Power – Central
Asia, said in an exclusive interview with Trend .
He highlighted that the Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant will
feature a total of 37 wind turbines.
"We plan to commission and begin operations for the first
operational stage by early Q2 2025. This initial phase will mark a
significant milestone in our capacity ramp-up strategy, as we work
towards achieving full operational capacity," said Malik.
ACWA Power's 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant will be the
first independently developed utility-scale wind power project in
Azerbaijan and the largest in the Caucasus region. The project will
generate up to 893 gigawatt hours (GW/h) of clean electricity
annually and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by more than
400,000 tons annually. It will operate for 25 years on a Build Own
Operate (BOO) basis, with ACWA Power handling operations and
maintenance.
The plant will be built in two locations: Area 1 in the Absheron
region and Khizi 3 in the Khizi region, with a total of 37 wind
turbine generators (WTG) arranged for optimal wind capture. This
project aligns with Azerbaijan's goals to diversify its economy and
modernize its energy system, including an increase in non-oil
sector foreign direct investment (FDI) and exports as outlined in
the Strategic Roadmap on National Economic Perspectives. The
Khizi-Absheron- Wind Power Plant is a key part of this economic
diversification effort.
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