Cooperation between Azerbaijan and China in the field of renewable energy is developing fruitfully, Chinese Ambassador to Azerbaijan Lu Mei said at a year-end briefing.
"Several Chinese enterprises have signed documents with Azerbaijan to implement five new energy projects, including photovoltaic power plants and wind power, with a total installed capacity of 1,570 MW. Once commissioned, these projects will double Azerbaijan's renewable energy generation capacity," Mei said.
She added that Azerbaijan's first large-scale wind power project, with a capacity of 240 MW, being implemented by Chinese companies, will be commissioned this year.
The diplomat also noted that private Chinese companies will build a 3 GW solar panel manufacturing facility in the Alat Free Economic Zone, which "will open up significant opportunities for the development of Azerbaijan's high-tech manufacturing industry."
