BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 25. Wind energy
production in Azerbaijan grew by nearly 23 times from January
through June 2026.


This is reflected in the report released by the State
Statistical Committee.


According to the report, in the mentioned period, Azerbaijan
produced 499.9 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity,
reflecting a rise of 478.1 million kWh, or 22.9 times, compared to
the same period in 2025.


Meanwhile, during the first half of the current year, the
country's solar power plants produced 256.4 million kWh of
electricity, which is a year-on-year decrease of 2.1 million kWh or
0.8%.


In addition, 9.4 billion kWh of electricity was produced at the
local thermal power plants (TPPs) in the first half of this year,
down 969.7 million kWh or 9.3% compared to the same period last
year.


During the reporting period, 1.874 billion kWh of electricity
was produced at hydropower plants (HPS) in Azerbaijan, which is an
increase of 31 million kWh or 1.7% year-on-year.


Overall, the electricity, gas, and steam production,
distribution, and supply sector generated output worth 1.8 billion
manat ($1.06 billion) and provided services.


The volume of output produced in the water supply, water
treatment, and wastewater treatment sector amounted to 318 million
manat ($187.09 million).


Azerbaijan is implementing large-scale projects to increase
electricity production and diversify its energy system. In
particular, the development of renewable energy sources is one of
the main priorities of the country’s energy strategy. The country
is currently carrying out major investment projects to build solar
and wind power plants in partnership with bp, Masdar, ACWA Power,
China Gezhouba Group Overseas Investment, SOCAR Green, and other
partners. As a result of these projects, Azerbaijan’s energy
balance will be augmented by thousands of megawatts of new
generating capacity in the coming years, which will reduce domestic
demand for natural gas and increase gas exports.


According to Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov,
the implementation of these projects is expected to increase the
share of renewable energy sources in the country’s energy mix to
approximately 43% by 2035.







The minister noted that Azerbaijan is implementing strategic
projects aimed at establishing a new energy and investment platform
between Central Asia and neighboring regions. According to him, one
of the key initiatives is the Central Asia–Azerbaijan Green Energy
Corridor project.


"The creation of the Trans-Caspian Energy Corridor, which will
connect the power grids of Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan,
is part of our countries’ strategic vision. This project also opens
up broad opportunities for the development of the Middle Corridor,
which, via the Caspian Sea, will serve as a green energy bridge
between Europe, Asia, and China," Parviz Shahbazov emphasized.


According to the minister, the Green Corridor Alliance joint
venture, based in Baku, is already operational and is coordinating
the preparation of feasibility studies funded by the Asian
Development Bank and the European Bank for Reconstruction and
Development.


In addition, work is actively continuing on the "Caspian
Sea–Black Sea–Europe" project, as well as on the
Azerbaijan–Türkiye–Europe and Azerbaijan–Georgia–Türkiye–Bulgaria
energy interconnectors.


Parviz Shahbazov stated that "green energy corridors are shaping
the geo-economic map of the future," and noted that these
initiatives will contribute not only to energy exports but also to
the development of digital connectivity, fiber-optic
infrastructure, and regional economic cooperation.


Javid Abdullayev, Director of the State Agency for Renewable
Energy under the Ministry of Energy, stated in an exclusive
interview with Trend that the country is playing an increasingly
important role in establishing a "green energy bridge" between
Europe and Central Asia.


"Azerbaijan is no longer just an exporter of energy resources,
but also one of the initiators of regional energy links and green
energy corridors. The wind and solar energy projects currently
underway will not only strengthen the country’s energy security but
also significantly increase its export potential in the field of
electricity," Javid Abdullayev emphasized.


According to him, the Caspian Sea’s enormous wind energy
potential, the construction of new power transmission lines, and
initiatives such as the "Caspian Sea–Black Sea–Europe" green energy
corridor will further strengthen Azerbaijan’s role in Europe’s
energy security. "Green energy projects will not only bring the
country additional export revenues but will also allow us to
optimize the domestic energy balance, reduce natural gas
consumption, and redirect more gas to foreign markets," he
added.