BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 7. A new “Train the
Trainers” program is expected to be launched in the coming days in
cooperation with the Institute for Solar Energy Research Hamelin
(ISFH) in Germany and partners from eight countries, bp Vice
President for the Caspian, Central Asia and Türkiye region
Bakhtiyar Aslanbayli said, Trend's correspondent reports from the event.


He made the remark during the opening ceremony of a modern
renewable energy laboratory at Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry
University (ADNSU).


Aslanbayli noted that all parties involved contributed to the
implementation of the project. "All sides have made their
contribution to the creation of this project. Everyone has
contributed to bringing the project to completion and moving it to
the next stage," Aslanbeyli said.


Furthermore, he stated that the foundation of the project was
laid in 2020, when renewable energy became one of the key areas of
bp’s strategy. "When the initiative was first put forward in this
area in 2020, one of the main issues was how to develop human
capacity in the renewable energy sector in Azerbaijan. At that
time, discussions were held on supporting this initiative, and the
ministry expressed its readiness to provide strong support," he
said.


According to Aslanbayli, after the initial investment was
attracted, the program was implemented with the initiative and
support of the Ministry of Science and Education. "As a result,
such a dual program became possible thanks to the exceptional
support of first the Ministry of Education and later the Ministry
of Science and Education. The scientific and technical foundation
of the program, including laboratories, was created within this
project," he said.


The bp vice president emphasized that the project included
improving teachers’ English language skills, as well as support
programs for two groups of students. "The center we are opening
today is not just an investment in equipment and laboratories. It
is an investment in Azerbaijan’s human capital, human potential and
the future of the new energy sector, particularly renewable
energy," Aslanbayli said.


The official noted that the young specialists, scientists and
experts trained at the center are being prepared not only for one
company, but for Azerbaijan’s energy sector as a whole.







Aslanbayli congratulated ADNSU leadership, students and all
partners involved in the project. "We are very pleased that we have
been able to contribute to this project. The center has been
designed with attention to the smallest details. It provides
high-level facilities, including laboratory classes, practical
sessions, lectures, a library and opportunities for cooperation,"
he said.


He added that bp’s renewable energy projects in Azerbaijan are
not limited to this initiative. "This is not our first project in
the renewable energy sector. So far, the first Azerbaijani-language
textbook titled ‘Introduction to Renewable Energy Resources’ has
been translated. In addition, smaller-scale laboratories have been
established at two vocational schools," Aslanbeyli said.


According to him, a new “Train the Trainers” program is expected
to be announced in the coming days together with the Institute for
Solar Energy Research Hamelin in Germany and partners from eight
countries. "The program envisages training 20 renewable energy
instructors," he said.


Aslanbeyli also said that the establishment of a specialized
laboratory on energy storage systems at Baku State University is
planned. "Work is currently underway to establish an energy storage
systems laboratory at Baku State University. We will hold
discussions on this issue next week and are at the stage of
preparing to sign the agreement," he said.


The bp vice president emphasized that the company is interested
in contributing to the wider integration of renewable energy into
Azerbaijan’s education system. "We are very pleased to contribute
to the renewable energy sector and support the broader
representation of this field in Azerbaijan’s education system. Our
partnership with ADNSU has continued on a broad scale so far and
will certainly continue with confidence in the future," Aslanbeyli
said.