ZANGILAN, Azerbaijan, April 16. The
participants of the 24th meeting of the Azerbaijan-Russia
Intergovernmental Commission visited Zangilan and reviewed the
reconstruction and construction work being carried out there,
Trend's Karabakh
bureau reports.
The delegation was provided with detailed information on the
reconstruction of Zangilan, the “smart village” concept being
implemented in the village of Aghali, and the current situation in
the region.
Meanwhile, the first example of a “smart village” model was
implemented in the village of Aghali in the Zangilan District. This
settlement was built from the ground up using innovative and
energy-efficient solutions.
To ensure the village’s energy supply, three hydro turbines,
each with a capacity of 212 kW, have been installed on the Khakari
River. Solar panels with a capacity of 325 kW are installed on the
roofs of administrative buildings. The homes feature combined
heating systems, solar collectors, and energy-efficient equipment.
Special insulation materials minimize heat loss. Biological
wastewater treatment allows for the reuse of 41,000 cubic meters of
industrial water per year.
The village of Aghali boasts high-speed GPON internet access.
The village’s digital infrastructure is complemented by smart
surveillance cameras, information displays, public address systems,
Wi-Fi hotspots, and multifunctional streetlights equipped with
automatic weather stations.
The 24th meeting of the Intergovernmental State Commission will
be co-chaired by Azerbaijan’s Deputy Prime Minister Shahin
Mustafayev and Russia’s Deputy Prime Minister Alexei Overchuk.
Representatives from the relevant ministries and agencies of both
countries will attend the meeting.
