BAKU, Azerbaijan, June 17. Azerbaijan continues
to actively develop renewable energy, as well as form new
cross-border energy and green corridors, the Deputy Minister of
Energy of Azerbaijan, Orkhan Zeynalov said within the framework of
the 14th Private Sector Forum of the Islamic Development Bank
Group, Trend's
correspondent reports from the event.


"The development of renewable energy sources and intersystem
connections continues in the country. By the end of next year,
about 2 gigawatts of 'green' energy generated by 11 solar and wind
power plants will be integrated into the national grid. The share
of renewable energy sources in the installed capacity will reach
39% by 2030 and 43% by 2035. This will additionally save about 1.5
billion cubic meters of natural gas, which will be directed toward
exports and domestic needs, while also reducing greenhouse gas
emissions by millions of tons," he stated.


The deputy minister announced that the development of around 8
gigawatts of onshore and offshore renewable energy facilities is
planned by 2032.


"The generated energy will be exported through four intersystem
connections and utilized domestically, including for future data
centers and artificial intelligence. The Caspian-Black Sea-European
energy corridor will harness Azerbaijan's renewable energy
potential, including offshore wind energy in the Caspian Sea. The
Central Asia-Azerbaijan 'green' energy corridor is being
implemented in partnership with Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan. This
strategic partnership will allow the integration of the power
systems of Central Asia and Azerbaijan for the first time in
history. Projects linking Azerbaijan, Türkiye, and Europe are also
planned, with an initial export of 1 gigawatt of energy from
Jabrayil. The Azerbaijan-Georgia-Türkiye-Bulgaria corridor will
undergo a feasibility study phase, and an intergovernmental
agreement is scheduled to be signed in the near future," he
added.







O. Zeynalov stated that these corridors will be multifunctional
and capable of transmitting digital data via fiber-optic lines, and
eventually transporting "green" hydrogen after 2035.


"These projects ensure additional energy security, while also
creating flexibility and routing diversification for partners.
Azerbaijan will continue its cooperation with international
partners, including the Islamic Development Bank, in the area of
regional energy security and sustainable development," he said.