BAKU — At the Baku Climate Action Week, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov outlined Azerbaijan’s significant commitments to promoting a clean environment and achieving green growth by 2030.

According to Trend News Agency, Minister Shahbazov detailed the country’s strategic push toward increasing the use of renewable energy sources within its national energy system. “Azerbaijan is spearheading reforms and initiatives to transition to green energy not just locally, but on regional and global scales,” he stated during his presentation at the conference.

Shahbazov highlighted the first phase of the strategy, which aims to increase the proportion of renewable energy in Azerbaijan’s total energy production to 33 percent by 2027. This initiative includes the development of green energy zones, enhancements in oil and gas operations to reduce environmental impact, improvements in energy efficiency, and significant investments in electric mobility.

The Minister specifically noted the successful commissioning of a 230 MW solar power station funded by foreign investment, which has led to a more than ninefold increase in solar electricity production over the first eight months of the current year. “This marks a significant milestone in our green strategy,” Shahbazov remarked.

Looking ahead, Shahbazov revealed plans to continue expanding Azerbaijan’s renewable energy infrastructure, including the construction of two new solar power plants with a combined capacity of 340 MW by the end of the year. The outcomes of the first auction for a 100 MW plant are also eagerly anticipated.

“In total, by 2027, our eight solar and wind power plants, alongside 32 small hydroelectric facilities in liberated territories, will have a capacity close to 2 GW. These developments are expected to reduce emissions by approximately 2.9 million tons annually,” Shahbazov added, underscoring the extensive scope of Azerbaijan’s environmental initiatives.