Azerbaijan increases its wind energy production by 20 times
Azerbaijan's solar and wind energy generation significantly increased in January 2026, according to the Azerbaijani State Statistics Committee.
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Armenia proceeds with plans to build small modular nuclear plants
Armenian authorities are thoroughly studying options for constructing small modular nuclear power plants in the country, and the final choice of reactor will be based on criteria of safety, reliability, and stability.
Azerbaijan starts Zangezur power transmission line construction
Construction has begun on the Zangezur power transmission line, a landmark project designed to connect the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic to Azerbaijan’s main electricity grid, the AzerEnergy press service reported.
Over 1500 residents of Dagestani village to be provided with reliable electricity
Power supply reliability in the village of Khindakh in the Gergebilsky District of Dagestan was improved
Azerbaijan steps up electricity imports from Georgia
Azerbaijan exported approximately 493.980 million kWh of electricity to Georgia in the period from January through November 2025, the State Statistical Committee reported.
Azerbaijan and Armenia to merge power grids - Pashinyan
Azerbaijan and Armenia will integrate their power grids, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan said, while taking questions from MPs about the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) project.
Connection to power grid in Karabakh, Eastern Zangazur to be free in 2026
Connecting residential customers to the power grid in the liberated territories will be free in Azerbaijan. The Tariff Council of Azerbaijan made the corresponding decision.
Azerbaijan to become largest 'battery' in CIS
The largest battery-based energy storage centers in the CIS will be commissioned in Azerbaijan's Absheron and Aghdash regions in the coming months, Azerenergy reported.
Iran developing renewable energy
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian said his administration has launched an unprecedented drive to expand renewable and clean energy production in Iran.
EU to invest 500 mln euros in Armenia
The European Union will invest 500 million euros in the diversification and reinforcement of Armenia's energy security, European Commissioner for Enlargement Marta Kos said.
Türkiye to increase renewable energy capacity to 120,000 MW
Türkiye has launched efforts with the World Bank to secure up to $6 billion in financing to expand the country's electricity transmission capacity, Turkish Energy and Natural Resources Minister Alparslan Bayraktar said.
No power outages expected in Abkhazia if weather remains warm
Such a scenario is envisioned till the end of this year, what next is unknown
China may build direct transmission lines between north and south of Kazakhstan
Kazakh President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev held a meeting with China Energy Engineering Group Director General Ni Zhen, the Akorda press service reported.
Iran unveils first domestically built gas turbine
Iran unveiled its first domestically produced advanced class-F gas turbine, a milestone the government said will boost the country’s power generation capabilities.
Iran announces day off due to energy crisis
Iranian authorities have ordered a nationwide day off for banks and government institutions on August 13, as an emergency electricity conservation measure.
Baku and Beijing team up to study electric power transmission network
Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and Vice President of China Energy Engineering Corporation Limited (CEEC) Xu Lu discussed the implementation of the Action Plan within the framework of the comprehensive strategic partnership in the field of renewable energy between Azerbaijan and China.
Azerbaijan to power up 10 new "green" plants in two years
New solar and wind power plants will be put into operation in Azerbaijan in the next two years, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said at the Baku Energy Forum.
Azerbaijan reveals electricity generation and export figures for 1Q2025
Azerbaijan's electricity generation exceeded 7 billion kWh in the first quarter of this year, Azerbaijani Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov …
Solar power plants to supply electricity to Jabrayil
Agreements on three solar energy projects were signed in Baku as part of the 11th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 3rd Ministerial Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council, Azerbaijan's Energy …
Caspian Green Energy Corridor to be funded by ADB and AIIB
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) have allocated $2 million in funding for the Caspian Green Energy Corridor project, which involves Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan's …
