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How much does Azerbaijan's new wind power project cost?

The US$345 million project includes the development of wind farms in Absheron (102 MW) and Khizi (138 MW), two regions in eastern Azerbaijan. It is the first time an independent wind power project in the country is financed by foreign investment and structured as a private-public partnership (PPP).

Who is Azerbaijan 240 MW wind farm?

In 15+ years we have become the largest power & water developer in the GCC region, and a name to contend with internationally The Azerbaijan 240 MW Wind Farm is a greenfield Independent Power Project IPP that is developed by ACWA Power in the Republic of Azerbaijan.

What is the potential of wind energy in Azerbaijan?

According to preliminary analysis, the total technical potential of wind energy in the Azerbaijani part of the Caspian Sea was estimated at 157 GW (35 GW in shallow water basins and 122 GW in deep water basins).

What is the power generation capacity of Azerbaijan?

The total power generation capacity of Azerbaijan is 8320.8 MW, the capacity of the power plants on renewable energy sources, including large HPPs is 1687.8 MW, which is 20.3 % of the total capacity.

Where are the wind farms located in Azerbaijan?

Current wind farms in Azerbaijan are mainly located in the regions of Absheron, Khizi, and Gobustan. Other regions of Azerbaijan, such as Sharur-Julfa, also have the potential to contribute to wind energy generation due to their high wind density.

What is ACWA Power's new MOU with Azerbaijan?

Following on from recent collaborative efforts between the two parties for the SAR 1.1 billion 240 MW wind power plant project, ACWA Power’s new MoU with Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy entails the development of a battery energy storage system, together with implementation agreements for 1GW and 1.5GW of onshore and offshore wind, respectively.