Renewables power one‑fifth of Azerbaijan’s electricity in early 2026
Renewable energy supplied 20 % of Azerbaijan’s electricity between January and September 2026, up from 13.4 % the previous year. The country generated 21.2 billion kilowatt‑hours of electricity in that period, while the Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic ran entirely on renewables from 21 Apr to 2 Jul. The shift avoided an estimated 840 million cubic metres of natural gas use, cutting fossil‑fuel emissions. The government targets 33.3 % of installed capacity from renewables by 2027 and plans 8 GW of renewable capacity by 2032, with 2 GW due by 2027.
Key facts
- Renewables reached 20 % share of electricity in first nine months of 2026.
- Total electricity production was 21.2 billion kWh Jan‑Sep 2026.
- Nakhchivan sourced all power from renewables 21 Apr‑2 Jul 2026.
- Avoided 840 million m³ of natural gas in same period.
- Goal: 33.3 % renewable capacity by 2027; 8 GW by 2032, 2 GW by 2027.
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Why it matters
Shows rapid growth in clean power and reduced gas consumption in Azerbaijan.
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First published from OilPrice.com