What is the potential of wind energy in Azerbaijan?

According to preliminary analysis, the total technical potential of wind energy in the Azerbaijani part of the Caspian Sea was estimated at 157 GW (35 GW in shallow water basins and 122 GW in deep water basins).

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 windy is Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan is relatively windy, especially along the Caspian Sea coast. According to the Ministry of Energy, the country has roughly 3 000 MW of technical and 800 MW of economic wind power potential. This economic potential could generate around 2.4 TWh and conserve approximately 1 Mt of conventional fuel, avoiding the corresponding CO 2 emissions.

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 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.

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.