Azerbaijan set to integrate new SPPs into energy system by year-end

BAKU, Azerbaijan, April 9. Azerbaijan aims to
complete the integration of two additional solar power plants
(SPPs) into its national energy grid by the close of this year,
marking a significant step in its renewable energy strategy,
Trend
reports.

The integration process will involve the 445 MW Bilasuvar Solar
Power Plant and the 315 MW Neftchala Solar Power Plant, both
developed by Masdar. This integration is expected to be concluded
by November 1, 2026.

Azerenergy OJSC, in collaboration with the Ministry of Energy of
Azerbaijan, has been designated as the primary entity overseeing
the integration of both facilities into the national energy
system.

Meanwhile, in June 2024, Masdar and SOCAR commenced the
implementation of three key renewable energy projects across
Azerbaijan, collectively adding 1 gigawatt to the country's energy
capacity. These projects encompass a 445 MW solar power plant in
Bilasuvar, a 315 MW solar facility in Neftchala, and a 240 MW
onshore wind power plant in the Absheron-Garadagh region.
Investment agreements for these initiatives were finalized in
October 2023, followed by the signing of additional agreements
regarding electricity purchases, grid connections, and land
leases.

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