Azerbaijan has approved the 2026 implementation schedule for
monitoring the application of green technologies and energy
efficiency in territories liberated from occupation,
Azernews reports, citing the Ministry of
Energy.
The announcement was made during the 11th meeting of the Working
Group on Coordination and Monitoring of Green Technologies and
Energy Efficiency in Liberated Territories. Discussions also
focused on heating provision and the current state of residential
complexes.
Minister of Energy and Working Group Chairman Parviz Shahbazov
highlighted the large-scale reconstruction and development projects
being carried out in liberated territories under the directives of
President Ilham Aliyev. Since the previous meeting, several
residential areas and social infrastructure facilities have been
completed or initiated, with over 65,000 residents currently living
in these areas.
Under the green energy initiative, foundations have been laid
for the “Shams” and “Ufug” solar power plants in Jabrayil, each
with a capacity of 50 MW, while construction continues at the
“Shafag” Solar Power Plant. In Kalbajar, wind energy potential
measurement and monitoring works have commenced. Currently, 38
hydropower plants with a combined capacity of 307 MW are operating
in the liberated territories.
The meeting reviewed reports on the implementation of previous
decisions and monitoring results on the use of green technologies
and energy efficiency. Evaluations were presented from Fuzuli and
Aghdam cities, the villages of Dövlətyarlı (Fuzuli), Sarıcalı,
Kəngərli, and Xıdırlı (Aghdam), and Mahruzlu and Zilanlı (Qubadli).
Monitoring focused on solar panels, solar collectors, LED
solar-powered lighting equipment, LED fixtures, poles, smart bus
stops, and insulation materials used in construction.
The Working Group meeting was attended by representatives from
relevant state institutions, the Special Representative Offices of
the President in liberated territories, the Public Legal Entity
“Reconstruction, Construction and Management Service,” the Shusha
State Reserve Department, and Azeristiliktechizat JSC.