Irina Grishkova: Turkmenistan implementing Azerbaijan's experience in green energy

Turkmenistan is implementing Azerbaijan's experience in the field of green energy, Irina Grishkova, a representative of the Arkadag City Construction Committee under the President of Turkmenistan, told journalists at the SPECA Forum of Cities held as part of WUF13, Report informs.

She noted that the projects Azerbaijan has implemented in recent years in the areas of ecology and alternative energy represent interesting experiences for Turkmenistan.

"Azerbaijan places great emphasis on alternative energy sources. We, too, are studying your experience and taking steps in this direction. Currently, as part of the second phase of construction in the city of Arkadag, solar energy is being used at major facilities, such as the railway station and bus station. Energy consumption at these facilities increases significantly during the daytime. To reduce the load on the national power grid, solar panels have been installed at these facilities," she said.

According to her, this approach also helps reduce emissions.

"During the construction of the city of Arkadag, a rainwater reuse system was created for the first time. The collected rainwater undergoes initial treatment, is then sent to settling basins, and is ultimately used to irrigate the city's green spaces," she noted.

She added that groundwater discovered during the city's construction is also collected using a special drainage system and reused for irrigation.

"The work is underway in Arkadag to further treat wastewater and reuse it for irrigating green spaces. We strive to conserve water resources, as the main sources of water are underground freshwater reserves and the Karakum Canal," she said.