4 FAQs about Azerbaijan power storage policy

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 Azerbaijan's energy potential?

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. Azerbaijan's Renewable Energy Agency under the Ministry of Energy (formerly SAARES) states that the country has up to 800 MW of geothermal energy potential.

How will Azerbaijan & ACWA Power work together in 2024?

In May 2024, ACWA Power and Azerbaijan formalized their partnership via an Implementation Agreement that marks a substantial move toward enhancing the country's energy infrastructure. The BESS project aims to mitigate the intermittent nature of renewable sources like wind and PV, by ensuring energy is efficiently stored and dispatched.

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.

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