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Azerbaijan to complete realization of alternative energy project in 2015

Oil&Gas Materials 6 February 2014 21:52 (UTC +04:00)

Baku, Azerbaijan, Feb. 6

By Emil Ismayilov - Trend:

Azerbaijani State Agency for Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources plans to complete in 2015 the realization of a project provided as part of the construction of geothermal power plants in areas with a high potential, according to a message posted on the agency's website.

The project, which covers years 2011-2015, suggests launching researches, inviting experts and creation of work groups, the agency said.

The project's coverage area includes Khachmaz, Lankaran, Masalli and other districts of the country.

Azerbaijan has a great potential for the development of alternative energy.

In particular, the wind energy's potential in the country stands at 4,500 megawatts, biomass - 1,500 megawatts, geothermal and geothermic energy - 800 megawatts, small hydro power plants - 350 megawatts.

By 2020, the share of solar energy in Azerbaijan's total alternative energy is expected to reach 40 percent, and wind energy - 28 percent. By this year, the share of alternative energy sources in total consumption in Azerbaijan is planned to be brought to 20 percent.

Translated by E.A.

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