The first turbine of the wind power station Yeni Yashma was put into operation in Khyzy region yesterday.
The State Agency for Alternative and Renewable Sources of Power reported that capacity of each turbine is 2.5 MWt. It is planned to launch 20 similar turbines. The agency plans to launch one turbine every three days.
The wind power station Yeni Yashma has a productive capacity of 50 MWt.
According to the preliminary studies, within five years it is planned to build up to 100 objects to generate alternative power in Azerbaijan.
In 2014 investments into development of alternative power in Azerbaijan totaled 63.6 million AZN, of which 34.9 million AZN fell to development of solar power and 28.7 million AZN for development of wind power.—0—
Economics
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According to the State Customs Committee, in the first eleven months of this year, Azerbaijan transported 6.96 million tons of cargo by rail, worth $3.01 billion. This represents a 4% decrease in volume and a 10.1% decline in value compared to the same period in 2023.
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The Cabinet of Ministers of Azerbaijan has approved a set of regulations to govern the approval of agreements under the country’s competition law, aimed at fostering compliance with legal frameworks and enhancing market transparency.
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Azerbaijan's ambitious program to restore territories liberated from Armenian occupation has attracted attention due to the extensive use of single-source procurement methods, raising concerns about transparency and corruption.
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Azerbaijan recorded a 2% increase in wheat imports from January to November 2024 compared to the same period in 2023, underscoring its continued reliance on external sources to meet domestic demand. This growth comes amid a significant decline in domestic wheat production, which decreased by 148,100 tons in 2024, further intensifying the need for imported supplies.
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