Russian Ministry of Energy: Around 50,000 kW of new power capacity installed in Azerbaijan during World War II

Approximately 50,000 kW of new electricity generation capacity was introduced in Azerbaijan during the Great Patriotic War to ensure a reliable energy supply for petroleum production, the press service of the Russian Ministry of Energy told RIA Novosti, according to Report.

"The production of petroleum products in Baku required vast energy resources. Therefore, from the very beginning of the war, intensive construction of power plants was carried out in the republic. Already in 1941, the Sumgayit-1 Thermal Power Plant was established—a 24,000 kW condensing turbine and a 25,000 kW cogeneration turbine were commissioned," the press service stated.

Additionally, during the years of war, high-voltage transmission lines were built and commissioned between the Krasnaya Zvezda Thermal Power Station and Zykh, and from Zykh to Gala (110 kV), significantly improving the reliability of energy supply to the main oil enterprises of the Absheron region and creating dual-feed power systems for key 110 kV substations in the Azerenergo network.

Moreover, a new 110 kV substation Zykh was put into operation, and the entire Azizbayov power grid district—including Artyom Island (now Pirallahi)—was converted to a 35 kV voltage level, the Ministry added.