Karabakh, East Zangezur on track for major energy surge as hydroelectric stations near completion PHOTO/VIDEO

Six hydroelectric power stations are currently under construction in the Karabakh and East Zangezur regions, with a total capacity of 37.5 megawatts.

According to AzerEnerji, the power plants, being built in the Kalbajar, Lachin, and Agdere districts, are expected to generate 110 million kilowatt-hours of “green” energy annually, Caliber.Az reports.

This output will result in a saving of 24 million cubic meters of gas and prevent the emission of 44,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere.

The hydroelectric stations are scheduled to begin operations in the first half of 2025.

To recap, in 2024, 32 hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) in Karabakh and East Zangezur produced approximately 550 million kWh of environmentally friendly "green" energy, marking a significant milestone in Azerbaijan's renewable energy sector.

Around one-third of this energy—roughly 200 million kWh—was directed to power the territories liberated from occupation, helping to meet the growing energy needs of the region, according to Azerenerji, Azerbaijan's state-owned power producer. The remaining two-thirds were fed into the national energy grid, supporting energy supplies across other regions of the country.

This initiative has yielded substantial environmental benefits. By generating power through hydroelectric means, Azerbaijan has saved 120 million cubic metres of natural gas and prevented the emission of 225,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide, aligning with the nation’s broader objectives for sustainable energy.

Seven new hydroelectric plants were inaugurated in Karabakh and East Zangezur in 2024, highlighting the region’s commitment to expanding renewable energy capacity. An additional 11 hydropower plants are set to open in 2025, further strengthening Azerbaijan’s green energy infrastructure.

By Aghakazim Guliyev