Azerbaijan increases wind energy production by over 35%

In January-September 2023, wind power plants in Azerbaijan produced 44.4 million kWh of energy, 35.5% more year-on-year, Report informs, citing the country’s State Statistics Committee.

During the reporting period, in the sector of production, distribution and supply of electricity, the volume of products and services generated using gas and steam exceeded 2.218 billion manats ($1.303 billion), 1.4% more year-on-year.

The volume of products generated in the sector of water supply, waste treatment and recycling increased by 14.4% and reached 418.6 million manats ($245,913).

Over the first 9 months of this year, Azerbaijan produced almost 20.28 billion kWh of electricity, which is 0.1% more than in January-September 2022. Of this, 19.59 billion kWh was commercial electricity, which is 0.1% more than a year earlier.

Thermal power plants produced 18.1 billion kWh of electricity, which is 0.1% less than last year.

Hydroelectric power plants produced 1.392 billion kWh of electricity, which is 1.1% more year-on-year.

Solar power plants produced 52.7 million kWh of energy, 6.5% more year-on-year.