BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 26. The Garadagh solar PV plant in Azerbaijan has produced 458.8 million kilowatt-hours of electricity since its commissioning, Trend reports via the country's Ministry of Energy.
According to the ministry, the plant, which had its official opening ceremony on October 26 last year, is considered a source of green energy as it generates environmentally friendly electricity.
The production of green energy at the facility helps prevent the emission of greenhouse gases into the atmosphere, added the ministry.
The total capacity of the plant, built in Azerbaijan by Masdar from the UAE, is 230 MW.
The Garadagh solar PV plant is the largest solar power plant in the Caspian region and the CIS. The plant was built at the expense of foreign investment worth $262 million. It is the first industrial-scale solar power plant realized by attracting foreign investment in our country.
The plant will produce 500 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually, saving 110 million cubic meters of natural gas. At the same time, carbon emissions into the atmosphere will be reduced by 200,000 tons. The power plant, which covers an area of 550 hectares, has 570,000 solar panels installed. A 330-kilovolt substation was built to connect this station to the network.
Stay up-to-date with more news on Trend News Agency's WhatsApp channel