BAKU, Azerbaijan, December 11.​ Efforts to
transform Azerbaijan’s liberated territories into a thriving green
energy zone are moving forward with remarkable momentum, Kamal
Hajiyev, Head of the Press Service of the State Agency for
Renewable Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy, told
reporters, Trend reports.


Speaking at a conference at Garabagh University titled "Green
Energy Zones: Conceptual Approaches, Preliminary Results, and
Challenges," Hajiyev noted that these initiatives are being
actively implemented.


The official highlighted that President Ilham Aliyev had
officially designated the liberated territories as a Green Energy
Zone.


"Following the presidential decree of May 3, 2021, an
international consulting firm was engaged to assist in the creation
of this 'green energy' zone. In collaboration with Japan’s TEPSCO,
a Concept document was developed," he stated.


Hajiyev further elaborated that the objective of the Concept is
to harness the region’s vast renewable energy potential to generate
ecologically clean power and establish the Green Energy Zone.







"To realize this Concept, the Cabinet of Ministers approved the
'Action Plan for the Creation of a Green Energy Zone in the
Liberated Territories of Azerbaijan for 2022–2026' under Decree No.
357. This plan encompasses a comprehensive range of initiatives,
including the development of energy infrastructure, the generation
of electricity from renewable sources, enhancements in energy
efficiency, promotion of public-private partnerships, encouragement
of local content, integration of green technologies, and tariff
regulation," he continued. These actions are fully integrated into
the First State Program on the Great Return, as outlined in
Presidential Decree No. 3587.


The awareness event in Khankendi was organized to underscore the
region's renewable energy potential, showcase ongoing projects, and
provide the public with insights into the opportunities ahead. The
event stressed the importance of collaborative efforts between
government agencies, the private sector, and local communities to
meet sustainable development goals, with expectations for expanded
cooperation in the next phase.


The Green Energy Zone initiative includes electricity production
from renewable sources, energy efficiency measures, use of electric
transport, installation of solar panels on building roofs,
solar-powered LED street lighting, renewable energy solutions for
heating, cooling, and hot water, smart energy management
technologies, and waste-to-energy management.