Azerbaijan Emphasizes Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Priorities at Global Conference

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Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov underscored the country's commitment to energy efficiency and renewable energy during a panel discussion at the 10th Annual Global Conference on Energy Efficiency in Brussels, Belgium. Minister Shahbazov highlighted the implementation of an energy efficiency model in the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions, designated as a 'green energy zone' by President Ilham Aliyev. Azerbaijan aims to construct 90 renewable energy stations with a total capacity of 1.6 GW by 2030, expecting to save up to 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually and reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 2 million tons.

Key Takeaways:

  • Azerbaijan's energy minister, Parviz Shahbazov, emphasized the importance of renewable energy and energy efficiency for the country's socio-economic development and modern energy agenda.
  • The country is implementing an energy efficiency model in the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions, a 'green energy zone' designated by President Ilham Aliyev.
  • By 2030, Azerbaijan plans to construct 90 renewable energy stations with a total capacity of 1.6 GW, expected to save up to 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually.
  • The energy efficiency model aims to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by over 2 million tons.
  • Azerbaijan seeks to develop green energy interconnectors to position the country as a key green energy supplier in Europe's energy transition, connecting the Caspian Basin, Central Asia, Trkiye, and Europe.
  • Minister Shahbazov highlighted the need for robust national and international efforts to advance progress in energy efficiency.
  • The conference concluded with the adoption of a Joint Statement, emphasizing the critical role of energy efficiency in the global energy transition.

Statistics:

  • 90 renewable energy stations with a total capacity of 1.6 GW to be constructed by 2030 (Source: Azerbaijan Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov)
  • Expected annual savings of up to 1 billion cubic meters of natural gas (Source: Azerbaijan Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov)
  • Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by over 2 million tons (Source: Azerbaijan Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov)

Sources:

  • Azerbaijan State News Agency
  • International Energy Agency (IEA)
  • Azerbaijan Ministry of Energy (Name of the source not specified directly, but mentioned as part of a transaction in the original text)