Azerbaijan and Denmark’s Vestas discuss wind projects and “green” energy corridors
Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov said he discussed with Vestas Vice President Morten Dyrholm the possibilities of cooperation in wind energy. The meeting took place at COP31.
Abdulrahman Sadikhli2 min read
Azerbaijan and Danish wind turbine manufacturer Vestas discussed opportunities for cooperation in implementing wind energy projects in the country and developing "green" energy corridors. Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov reported on this in his account on X.
According to him, the talks took place at COP31 with Vestas Senior Vice President Morten Dyrholm. Shahbazov wrote that the parties exchanged views on the company's participation in projects and on the use of modern wind energy technologies.
Renewable energy development plans
The possible cooperation is linked to Azerbaijan's medium-term goals of expanding renewable electricity production. According to the macroeconomic forecast included in the state budget project for 2027, electricity production from wind and solar power plants in the country will reach 4.4086 billion kWh in 2030. This is 46.5% more than the forecast 3.0093 billion kWh in 2027.
Electricity production from wind and solar sources is forecast to amount to 4.3846 billion kWh in 2028 and 4.4143 billion kWh in 2029. According to the forecast, the main growth will come in 2028, after which production is expected to stabilise at around 4.4 billion kWh.
Thermal generation and natural gas
The budget project also envisages changes in conventional generation. Electricity production at thermal power plants is forecast to rise from 21.9576 billion kWh in 2027 to 24.2835 billion kWh in 2030. At the same time, natural gas consumption at thermal power plants is expected to decline from 2.4116 billion cubic metres in 2027 to 1.5728 billion cubic metres in 2030.
Among the key priorities of the budget project, the document names accelerating the "green" energy transition, increasing the share of renewable sources in electricity production, developing new generating capacities and modernising the electricity grid infrastructure. The plans also provide for the creation of "green" energy zones and corridors and the expansion of Azerbaijan's renewable energy export potential to international markets.
Vestas was founded in 1898. The company specialises in the design, manufacture, installation and servicing of wind turbines and takes part in wind and hybrid energy projects in a number of countries.
Source: azernews.az
