BAKU, Azerbaijan, February 19. The latest
meeting of the Commission on the Implementation of Projects in the
Field of Renewable Energy Sources, established by the Presidential
Decree No. 1673 dated December 5, 2019, "On additional measures for
the implementation of projects in the field of using renewable
energy sources," was held at the Ministry of Energy in Baku, the
ministry told Trend.


Deputy Minister of Energy Elnur Soltanov highlighted the
successful execution of renewable energy projects and emphasized
the role of green energy in strengthening the country’s energy
security and boosting its export potential. The meeting reviewed
steps taken to attract private investment, expand cooperation with
international partners, and implement several large-scale strategic
projects.


During the session, the Secretariat of the Commission presented
an overview of completed renewable energy projects and outlined
plans for 2025. Strategically important initiatives, including the
240 MW "Khizi-Absheron" Wind Power Plant and the 230 MW "Garadagh"
Solar Power Plant, which are now operational, were highlighted for
their key role in increasing the share of renewable energy in the
national energy balance. Updates were also shared on developments
in green energy corridors and green energy zones, including ongoing
measures, project progress, and prospects. It was emphasized that
these projects contribute significantly to attracting additional
investments, creating new jobs, and supporting sustainable regional
development.


Rustam Gasimov, Deputy Chairman of the Board of "Azerenergy"
OJSC, provided an update on the integration of renewable energy
plants into the electricity grid and highlighted efforts to
strengthen the network infrastructure.







The meeting concluded with decisions on tasks to be completed
before the next session.


The session was attended by representatives from the Ministries
of Energy, Emergency Situations, Ecology and Natural Resources,
Defense, Economy, Finance, Justice, Agriculture, Digital
Development and Transport, as well as SOCAR, "Azerenergy" OJSC,
"Azerishig" OJSC, the Central Bank, the State Committee for Urban
Planning and Architecture, the State Customs Committee, and the
Mine Action Agency.


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