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4 FAQs about The role of solar power generation and energy storage in Azerbaijan

How can Azerbaijan improve energy security?

Diversifying and improving the energy capacity of the country to ensure energy security. Azerbaijan has significant untapped renewable energy potential, as it is a relatively sunny and windy country, and it also has sizeable hydro, biomass and geothermal resources.

What is the power generation capacity of Azerbaijan?

The total power generation capacity of Azerbaijan is 8320.8 MW, the capacity of the power plants on renewable energy sources, including large HPPs is 1687.8 MW, which is 20.3 % of the total capacity.

Does Azerbaijan have solar power?

As Azerbaijan is relatively sunny, it has excellent solar power potential. According to the Ministry of Energy, technical potential is around 23 000 MW. The country’s 2 400 to 3 200 sunshine hours annually compare well internationally, as does its solar intensity, estimated at 1 500 to 2 000 kWh/m 2.

What is Azerbaijan's potential for small hydropower?

Although hydropower is Azerbaijan’s largest source of renewable energy today, its potential has not been fully exploited. According to the Ministry of Energy, the country’s technical potential for small hydro is 520 MW, which could generate up to 3.2 TWh annually.