Azerenerji’s electricity production slightly grew in 1Q2025

In January-March 2025, Azerenerji OJSC generated 6.385 billion kWh of electricity, reflecting an increase of 17 million kWh, or 0.2%, compared to the same period in 2024, Report informs, referring to the country’s Ministry of Energy.

Of the total electricity produced, thermal power plants contributed just under 5.740 billion kWh, marking a decline of 211,100 kWh, or 3.5%. In contrast, hydroelectric power plants increased their output by 225,100 kWh, representing a 1.5-fold growth and totaling 645.1 million kWh.

Meanwhile, the State Energy Service of Azerbaijan’s Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic produced 91.2 million kWh of electricity in the first quarter of 2025, a reduction of 0.9 million kWh, or 1%, compared to the same period last year.

Within this output, 55.7 million kWh came from thermal power plants, experiencing a significant 13.6% decrease, while hydroelectric power plants increased production by 40.9%, generating 21.7 million kWh. Solar power plants also showed growth, producing 13.8 million kWh, up by 13.1%.

During the reporting period, electricity production at wind power plants under Azerishig OJSC fell by 33.7% to 6.3 million kWh. On the other hand, independent power plants demonstrated positive dynamics, generating 689.3 million kWh, an increase of 5% compared to the first quarter of 2024.