During 6 months only 5.2 million KWh of power generated in Azerbaijan from alternative sources
During 6 months, 2015 11,684,500,000 kwh of power was generated in Azerbaijan, up 2.5% against the same period last year.
Turan reported quoting the State Statistical Committee that during this period the power generation in the country totaled 11,144,300,000 KWh, which means that losses in the generating system totaled 540.2 million KWh.
Power generation in Azerbaijan (million KWh)
months | Thermal power stations | Hydraulic power stations | Total generation |
January | 2 113,8 | 86,0 | 2 200,8 |
February | 1 829,1 | 56,2 | 1 886,1 |
March | 1 941,4 | 91,7 | 2 033,8 |
April | 1 650,0 | 179,8 | 1 830,7 |
May | 1 293,7 | 291,2 | 1 416,3 |
June | 1 399,8 | 206,4 | 1 607,3 |
During 6 months | 10 227,8 | 911,3 | 11 443,3 |
According to the State Statistical Committee, during 6 months thermal and hydraulic power stations of Azerbaijan generated a total of 11,139,100,000 KWh of power.
The Committee reported nothing about the missing part of power – 304.2 million KWh. It mentioned that during this period 1.6 million KWh of power has been generated by the solar panels and 3.6 million KWh of power by the wind generators. It is unknown how 299 million KWh of power has been generated. -0—
Economics
-
On July 26, the Ministry of Economy hosted a meeting with entrepreneurs from the non-oil industry to explore ways to stimulate local production and enhance export potential.
-
Azerbaijani internet service providers Aztelekom and Baktelekom will introduce substantial changes to their pricing structure starting August 15, the companies announced today. Under the new tariffs, the minimum internet speed will rise to 100 Mbit/s, with the cost per Mbit/s decreasing from 0.45 AZN to 0.25 AZN. As a result, monthly charges will be set at 25 AZN for 100 Mbit/s, 30 AZN for 150 Mbit/s, and 36 AZN for 250 Mbit/s.
-
Independent experts suggest that Azerbaijan may be on the verge of another devaluation of its currency, the manat, due to a shrinking trade and payment surplus. The anticipated economic adjustments come amidst a decline in foreign currency inflows and reduced oil production.
-
Azerbaijan’s Foreign Minister Jeyhun Bayramov met today with Ahmed Moallim Figi, the Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of Somalia, at the Azerbaijani Foreign Ministry. This meeting followed a discussion held the previous day between Figi and Azerbaijan’s Economy Minister Mikail Jabbarov.
Leave a review