Anar Guliyev: Share of renewable energy to reach 38% in Azerbaijan

As a result of large-scale energy projects implemented in Azerbaijan, the share of renewable energy in the country's energy balance is expected to increase from the current 13% to approximately 38%, Anar Guliyev, Chairman of the State Committee for Urban Planning and Architecture, said at the ministerial roundtable held within the framework of the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Report informs.

"One of the projects under implementation will generate 500 million kilowatt-hours of energy per year. At the same time, the Khizi-Absheron wind power plant project being executed by ACWA Power will become the largest wind energy project in the region. Azerbaijan plans to present the Smart and Sustainable Settlements for Safe Return initiative package within the framework of WUF13 in cooperation with the United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) and the Baku Center for Climate and Peace. The initiative will serve to support international standards on sustainable recovery and reconstruction."

He added that Azerbaijan aims to contribute to global dialogue and share its experience with countries facing similar challenges through sustainable reconstruction, climate-sensitive planning, digital transformation, and inclusive territorial development: "Azerbaijan attaches great importance to the development of cooperation with UN-Habitat and is committed to strengthening collaboration to ensure that cities remain at the center of global development and climate solutions."