Turkmenistan adopts Azerbaijan’s green energy practices, official says

Turkmenistan is incorporating Azerbaijan’s experience in renewable energy and environmental management into its own urban development projects, according to a senior official involved in the construction of Arkadag city.

Speaking at the SPECA Cities Forum held during the 13th session of the World Urban Forum (WUF13) in Baku, Irina Grishkova, a representative of the Arkadag City Construction Committee under the President of Turkmenistan, said Azerbaijan’s recent progress in ecology and alternative energy offers valuable lessons for her country, Caliber.Az reports per local media. 

“In Azerbaijan, great attention is paid to alternative energy sources [RES]. We, too, are taking steps in this direction by studying your experience. Currently, as part of the construction of the second phase of the city of Arkadag, solar energy is being used at major facilities such as the railway station and the bus station. During the daytime, energy consumption at these facilities increases significantly. To reduce the load on the state power grid, solar panels have been installed at these facilities,” she said.

Grishkova said the use of solar energy is also contributing to reduced environmental emissions, as part of broader efforts to integrate sustainable infrastructure into new urban developments.

The official also highlighted water conservation measures being implemented in Arkadag city, including systems for rainwater collection and reuse.

“During the construction of Arkadag City, a rainwater reuse system was established for the first time. The collected rainwater undergoes initial treatment, is then directed to settling basins, and is ultimately used to irrigate the city’s green spaces,” she noted.

She added that groundwater discovered during construction is also being collected through drainage systems and reused for irrigation purposes, helping to reduce pressure on existing water supplies.

“Currently, work is underway in Arkadag to further treat wastewater and use it for irrigating green spaces. We strive to conserve water resources, as the main sources of water are underground freshwater reserves and the Karakum Canal,” she added.

By Sabina Mammadli