Azerbaijan, Baku, Feb. 26 / Trend E. Ismayilov /
Due to the fact that 2010 is declared as the Year of Ecology in Azerbaijan, JSC Azerenergy (production and distribution of electric power in Azerbaijan) envisages the beginning of construction of a number of small hydroelectric plants in mountainous regions of the republic, JSC President Etibar Pirverdiyev said today.
"This year is declared as the Year of Ecology in Azerbaijan. We also face certain obligations. In particular, construction of small hydroelectric power stations, including those in remote mountainous areas of the country is planned to be launched this year," Pirverdiyev said.
Head of JSC did not name the number of new electric power stations. However, it was stated earlier that there is a possibility of building about 300 small hydroelectric power stations in Azerbaijan.
According to him, earlier this year construction of a small electric power plant in Goychay has already begun.
Currently, power generation of Azerbaijan's energy is about 6,000 megawatts.
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