BAKU, Azerbaijan, May 16. One of the main goals of Azerbaijan is to reduce emissions to 40 percent by 2050, Head of Hydrogen and Green Technologies department at the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA) Rana Humbatova said during a panel at the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 conference, Trend reports.
She highlighted the anticipation of establishing a zero-emission zone in the recently liberated territories.
"Our goal is to enhance the capacity and energy efficiency of renewable energy sources by 2030, with particular focus on the advantages of small hydroelectric power plants in the liberated regions. These plants are slated for commissioning in the coming years.
Furthermore, we are actively pursuing additional reforms. There are plans underway to create a comprehensive atlas of renewable energy sources for the nation. Substantial progress has been achieved in this endeavor, with the compilation of an information system set to be fully operational by 2026," she elaborated.
To note, the GSMA M360 Eurasia 2024 international conference is taking place in Baku, spanning from May 15 through May 16. Azercell serves as the general sponsor of the conference, with support from the Ministry of Digital Development and Transportation of Azerbaijan. This event gathers leading experts, regulators, heads of mobile operators, IT corporations, high-ranking politicians, and other participants. Baku is hosting the M360 Eurasia conference for the second time.
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