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Does Azerbaijan have energy potential?

This potential is not only constrained to the region’s largest countries. Azerbaijan has a technical potential for 157 GW of offshore wind and 23 GW of solar capacity. Additionally, several power sector developments point toward a nascent movement for energy sector transition in the region.

Which energy sources are used in the transport sector in Azerbaijan?

Most oil products used in the transport sector are produced in Azerbaijan. TFC consists mainly of natural gas (43%) and oil products (39%), followed by electricity (15%). Renewable energy sources, including hydro, contributed 1.5% to total energy supply in 2022 and 6% (1.8 TWh) to electricity supply.

How much electricity does Azerbaijan generate?

Azerbaijan’s gross electricity generation reached 26.1 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2019, up 20% from 2008. Natural gas is the main generation resource, at 92% in 2019 (ten-year average 88%), while hydropower accounted for 6% (ten year average 9%) and other renewable sources (solar, wind and waste) for 1% of total generation.

Does Azerbaijan have a potential for wind and solar power?

Notably, the technical potential for wind and solar power is vast within the region, particularly in the lowlands and plains of Central Asia. This potential is not only constrained to the region’s largest countries. Azerbaijan has a technical potential for 157 GW of offshore wind and 23 GW of solar capacity.

How many underground gas storage facilities are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan also has two underground gas storage facilities: Kalmaz and Garadag, both located at Garadag. Gas is supplied by the Gazi-Mammad-Baku pipeline, and total storage capacity is around 3.5 bcm (Kalmaz 1.5 bcm; Garadag 2 bcm). There are plans to expand the capacity of underground gas storage facilities to 5 bcm.

Does Azerbaijan have a high-voltage network?

In addition, the country has a small amount of wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. Azerbaijan’s high-voltage network totals around 7 800 km: 1 505 km at 220 kV; 31 km at 230 kV; 1 542 km at 330 kV; and 477 km at 500 kV.