BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 3. An analysis of the
potential for distributed solar power and rooftop solar has been
presented in Azerbaijan, which estimates the technical potential of
rooftop solar installations at approximately 9.4 GW, the Javid
Abdullayev, Director of the State Agency for Renewable Energy under
the Ministry of Energy, said, Trend reports.
He made the statement during a panel discussion held as part of
the 31st International Exhibition “Caspian Oil and Gas.”
Abdullayev emphasized that, in addition to large-scale solar and
wind energy projects, the development of distributed
generation—including rooftop solar—plays a crucial role, as does
the participation of households, businesses, and municipalities in
the energy transition.
The official noted that rooftop solar is viewed worldwide as a
tool for enhancing energy security, reducing grid load, and
stimulating investment and employment, and emphasized that this
potential is not yet being fully utilized in Azerbaijan.
"As part of the presented study, using satellite data and
geospatial technologies, the potential of rooftop solar
installations in nine strategically important cities across the
country was assessed.
“According to the findings, the technical potential for rooftop
solar is approximately 9.4 GW, and the potential annual generation
is over 11.8 TWh of clean electricity,” he said.
In his words, the study’s findings are intended not only to
assess potential but also to inform policy decisions, develop
investment mechanisms, mitigate market risks, and foster business
models, including those of energy service companies (ESCOs).
Javid Abdullaev also emphasized that the energy transition is
not only a technological process but also an opportunity for
economic development, the creation of new industries, and improving
the quality of life.
