Economy ministry: Georgia interested in Azerbaijan’s renewable energy experience

Georgia is showing a strong interest in Azerbaijan’s experience in expanding renewable energy capacity.

Omar Tsereteli, a representative of Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development, made the remarks during the event “Green Energy Week 2025: Azerbaijan and Central Asia” held in Baku, Caliber.Az reports via local media.

Tsereteli outlined Georgia’s energy commitments, including increasing the share of renewable energy in consumption by 2030 and reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 47 per cent over the same period.

“As for renewable energy, we have a commitment to increase its share in consumption to 27.4%. At the moment, this figure is 19%. It is still quite difficult for Georgia to bring it up to the required level, but we continue to follow the agenda of the European Union and the Energy Community Secretariat,” Tsereteli said.

He stressed the importance of transposing relevant EU regulations and directives into Georgia’s national legislation, noting that this step is crucial for the country’s energy sector development and its aim to become a regional leader in energy infrastructure.

“They are one of the necessary conditions for us to develop the energy sector and become one of the leaders in the region in terms of energy infrastructure development. In this regard, Azerbaijan's contribution is extremely important for us, and the country's experience in increasing the share of renewable energy sources is also of interest,” Tsereteli added.

Meanwhile, Azerbaijan continues to reshape its domestic energy landscape. From January to August 2025, the country generated 407.9 million kWh of electricity from solar power — a 13 per cent increase compared with the same period last year. 

Combined with hydro, wind, and waste-to-energy production, renewables accounted for approximately 15.5 per cent of Azerbaijan’s total electricity output, marking a steady transition toward a cleaner and more sustainable energy mix.