As COP29 will unfold in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November this year, the focus on renewable energy and sustainability has never been more critical. One company at the forefront of this transformation is Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage solutions, which has been instrumenta Contact online >>
As COP29 will unfold in Azerbaijan from 11 to 22 November this year, the focus on renewable energy and sustainability has never been more critical. One company at the forefront of this transformation is Sungrow, a global leader in PV inverters and energy storage solutions, which has been instrumental in driving Azerbaijan''s renewable energy ambitions.
In line with the country''s commitment to diversify its economy and reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Azerbaijan aims to increase its installed power capacity from renewable sources to 30% by 2030. Sungrow''s role in this mission is evident through its contributions to key projects like the 308 MWp solar plant, which came online in 2023.
Thompson Meng, Vice President of Sungrow PV & Storage BG, states, “Our efforts in Azerbaijan embody Sungrow''s commitment to providing innovative and scalable renewable energy solutions. As COP29 will take place in Azerbaijan, we are honored to support the nation''s path to a more sustainable future, perfectly aligned with global climate objectives.”
In 2023, Sungrow completed Azerbaijan''s first and largest utility-scale solar project, a 308 MWp plant that has now been operating for nearly a year. The plant generates an impressive 500 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, providing clean energy to more than 110,000 homes. This significant contribution supports Azerbaijan''s broader energy transition goals and showcases how large-scale renewable projects can make a tangible difference.
Through this project, Sungrow continues to solidify its presence in Azerbaijan, providing the country with a reliable and scalable renewable energy source while reinforcing its position as a key player in delivering advanced clean energy technologies.
Beyond this notable project, Sungrow''s influence extends globally. As the largest supplier of solar and energy storage solutions worldwide, the company is committed to advancing the global energy transition. Sungrow''s energy solutions enable countries like Azerbaijan to meet their renewable energy targets and reduce carbon footprints, furthering the global push for net-zero emissions.
In addition to its technological leadership, Sungrow is recognized for its strong commitment to Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) standards. The company''s recent AA rating from MSCI (Morgan Stanley Capital International), a global authority in ESG assessments, highlights its exceptional performance in sustainability. This recognition affirms Sungrow''s dedication to responsible business practices while contributing to global carbon reduction and fostering sustainable development.
As the world''s key stakeholders will gather at COP29 to chart the path forward on climate change, Sungrow''s successful projects in Azerbaijan serve as a powerful example of how renewable energy can drive meaningful progress.
After 27 years of relentless innovation, Sungrow has emerged as a global leader in the renewable energy sector, with a robust portfolio of new energy equipment encompassing "solar, wind, storage, electric vehicle and hydrogen" technologies.
The company''s PV inverters have achieved a remarkable feat by being exported to over 170 countries and regions worldwide. In a testament to its global standing, Sungrow has been ranked as the global No.1 position in PV inverter shipments for 2023 according to S&P Global Commodity Insights. Leveraging its world-class power electronics, electrochemistry, and grid support integrated technology, Sungrow has been rewarded the most bankable Asian energy storage company (BloombergNEF).
With a proven track record of delivering transformative clean energy projects, Sungrow is well-positioned to contribute to the discussions at COP29, highlighting how solar and energy storage technologies can enable a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
Azerbaijan has yet to tap into its significant renewable energy and energy efficiency potential, but in 2021 the Parliament approved several laws to this end. Higher ambitions and greater efforts to produce renewable energy and improve energy efficiency will also help the country conserve natural gas and oil for exports while meeting GHG commitments.
Azerbaijan joined the UNFCCC as a non-Annex I country in 1995 and ratified the Paris Agreement in 2016. The government has outlined climate change mitigation actions in a number of sectors, including energy, and the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources is preparing both a national strategy for climate change and a national low-carbon strategy.
Because securing energy independence in the long term is central to Azerbaijan''s energy policy, it has recognised the value of diversifying its economy, increasing energy efficiency and supporting GHG emission mitigation programmes. It therefore supports the development of renewable energy sources with the objectives of:
Azerbaijan has significant untapped renewable energy potential, as it is a relatively sunny and windy country, and it also has sizeable hydro, biomass and geothermal resources. Although its energy policy focused until recently on developing the country''s significant oil and gas resources, it has been transitioning in the past few years: in early 2020, major contracts to build wind and solar power capacity were signed, and in May 2021 the Parliament approved a Law on the Use of Renewable Energy Resources in Electricity Production.
This new law will allow Azerbaijan to exploit its renewable energy potential by establishing a legal basis for project development and by introducing competitive bidding processes and support mechanisms for active consumers (i.e. prosumers). It also covers the development of other legislative documents, including a draft PPA and a connection agreement. In addition, rules on auctions and on applying net-metering and net-billing schemes have been drafted, and draft laws on electricity and gas supplies are currently under review.
As Azerbaijan is relatively sunny, it has excellent solar power potential. According to the Ministry of Energy, technical potential is around 23 000 MW. The country''s 2400 to 3200 sunshine hours annually compare well internationally, as does its solar intensity, estimated at 1500 to 2000kWh/m2. The best resources are in the central river valleys and the north and northwest.
Azerbaijan is relatively windy, especially along the Caspian Sea coast. According to the Ministry of Energy, the country has roughly 3000 MW of technical and 800MW of economic wind power potential. This economic potential could generate around 2.4TWh and conserve approximately 1Mt of conventional fuel, avoiding the corresponding CO2 emissions.
The Azerbaijan Scientific-Research and Design Institute of Power Engineering, in co‑operation with the Japanese company Tomen, determined that Absheron''s average annual windspeed is 7.9 to 8.1metres per second (m/sec). The country''s overall average windspeed of 6m/sec further confirms its economic and technical potential for wind power.
Although hydropower is Azerbaijan''s largest source of renewable energy today, its potential has not been fully exploited. According to the Ministry of Energy, the country''s technical potential for small hydro is 520 MW, which could generate up to 3.2TWh annually.
Azerbaijan''s Renewable Energy Agency under the Ministry of Energy (formerly SAARES) states that the country has up to 800MW of geothermal energy potential. Initial studies indicate that the 11geothermal zones available in Azerbaijan hold water of 30 to 100°C that can generate either electrical or heat energy, depending on the type of thermal water. According to the Azerbaijan National Academy of Sciences, water in the Guba region is 36 to 85°C, and up to 95°C in the Kura-Aras lowland.
Rapid growth in industry, agriculture and social services in Azerbaijan is creating new opportunities for electricity generation from biomass derived from combustible industrial waste, forestry and food processing waste, agricultural waste, and other biological substances. The Ministry of Energy estimates technical potential of 380 MW.
More than 2Mt of solid domestic and production wastes are disposed of annually at Azerbaijan''s waste treatment sites. Processing solid domestic and production wastes could help resolve challenges in heating public buildings in Baku and other large industrial cities.
Following adoption by Azerbaijan''s parliament in June 2021, the Law on Efficient Use of Energy Resources and Energy Efficiency entered into force. This law establishes rules for energy audits; energy management; energy services; production, transmission, distribution and storage efficiency; awareness raising; and other activities. It also provides for development of the country''s first NEEAP.
The argument for rapid action on energy efficiency is strong, building on newly adopted legislation and bearing in mind Azerbaijan''s Paris Agreement pledge to reduce GHG emissions 35% from 1990 to 2030. IEA member country experience shows that minimum energy performance standards are among the most effective and economical energy efficiency policy instruments.
The government should therefore introduce stringent standards across all sectors: buildings, vehicles, appliances and equipment, and should implement an effective mechanism for energy efficiency audits. To these ends, Azerbaijan needs to attract more private sector investments to modernise equipment, adopt energy-efficient technologies and set up a market-oriented management system.
The main objectives of Azerbaijan''s environmental policy are to protect existing ecological systems while realising the country''s economic potential, and to efficiently use natural resources to meet the energy needs of present and future generations. Ensuring sustainable development from an environmental viewpoint means avoiding or minimising any serious environmental impacts resulting from economic activities.
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