BAKU, Azerbaijan, January 8. More than 7,000
LED-based lighting units have been totally installed in
Azerbaijan's liberated areas, Jabrayil Aliyev, head of the Project
Management Department at the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency
under the Ministry of Energy, told Trend.


Aliyev noted that approximately 40% of the total, equivalent to
around 3,000 units, consist of hybrid systems powered by solar
energy. With ongoing restoration and reconstruction initiatives,
these numbers are projected to rise in the foreseeable future.


He further emphasized that, by a decree issued by the President
of Azerbaijan, the liberated territories have been designated as a
'Green Energy Zone.'


"To that end, on May 3, 2021, President Ilham Aliyev signed a
decree establishing the Green Energy Zone in the liberated
territories of Azerbaijan.


In the wake of this decree, a comprehensive conceptual framework
for the creation of the Green Energy Zone in these regions was
developed, incorporating the expertise of international consulting
firms. The primary aim of this concept is to implement
energy-efficient technologies, maximize the use of renewable energy
sources, reduce carbon emissions, and establish models for smart
cities, villages, and settlements," the agency official
clarified.


Jabrayil Aliyev underscored that LED-based lighting technologies
have become an essential component of contemporary urban planning
and infrastructure within residential areas.







"Compared to traditional lighting systems, LED technologies are
characterized by lower energy consumption, longer service life, and
reduced maintenance costs, which are among the key factors in
ensuring the sustainable development of green energy zones.


According to international experience, street lighting in rural
areas accounts for approximately 2-5% of total electricity
consumption. In recent years, in several countries, the transition
to LED and solar-powered lighting systems has reduced this
percentage to 1-2%.


The department head noted that the application of LED-based and
solar-powered hybrid lighting systems has gained widespread use in
the restoration and reconstruction efforts in the liberated
territories.


"In cities and districts such as Aghdam, Fuzuli, Jabrayil,
Shusha, Khojali, Lachin, and others, LED technologies are primarily
used for lighting newly constructed streets and highways. In some
settlements, streetlights equipped with monocrystalline solar
panels, operating in autonomous mode, have been installed, which
minimizes dependence on the centralized electricity grid," he
сoncluded.


Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News
Agency's WhatsApp channel