Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan achieves net zero emissions through green energy

The State Energy Service of the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic in Azerbaijan has set its sights on reducing atmospheric emissions to zero by relying on alternative energy sources.

On October 11, the electricity demand of the Nakhchivan, which amounts to 947,508 kilowatt-hours, was fully met by green energy, Caliber.Az reports referring to the State Energy Service.

On this day, approximately 130,000 cubic metres of natural gas were saved, and carbon emissions reached a net zero level.

“These steps, taken as part of COP29, will lead to more efficient use of alternative energy sources in Nakhchivan,” the energy service stated.

Notably, from January to August 2024, Nakhchivan reached an important milestone, with 55% of its total electricity generation coming from renewable energy sources, according to a report citing the autonomous republic's State Energy Service.

The electricity production during this period was composed of 45% from thermal power stations, 42% from hydroelectric power stations, and 13% from solar power stations, all of which were fed into the grid.

In comparison to the same period in 2023, electricity production from renewable sources has increased by 20%.

By Aghakazim Guliyev