Nobel Energy plans to implement modern solutions for reactive compensation, synchronization, and rapid response at its solar power plants (SPPs) in Azerbaijan, Nobel Energy's Project Manager of renewable energy, Can Aslan, said at the Azerbaijan & Central Asia Green Energy Week 2025.
He stated that the company currently has effective systems, but their use in new projects requires comprehensive adaptation: "There is a clear trend in the industry that we are following. All elements must be coordinated-inverters, cables, trackers, panels. The transition to a new level of technology presents not only financial but also adaptation barriers."
Can Aslan emphasized that renewable energy technologies are evolving toward greater efficiency and lower costs. However, he believes that this simultaneously poses new challenges-specifically, the increased load on power grids due to the growing share of renewable energy sources.
"We're currently focusing on energy storage systems. This has become a mandatory requirement for projects in Europe: when connecting to the grid, the grid operator (TSO) requires the use of storage systems to compensate for imbalances. Azerbaijan has also adopted this approach. While such requirements weren't previously in place, they are now included in new projects," said a Nobel Energy representative.
Furthermore, AzerEnergy OJSC has implemented a large energy storage project, which is also helping, he said, adding, "After all, this isn't just about grid stability, but also about reactive compensation, synchronization, and rapid response. We intend to implement these solutions in the near future."
Can Aslan highlighted the 50 MW “Ufug” Solar Power Plant in Jabrayil – one of Azerbaijan’s landmark solar projects – as an example of how large-scale initiatives are driving the country’s clean energy transition. He also shared insights on lessons from successful solar markets worldwide, the critical role of grid modernization and energy storage in enabling large-scale integration, the importance of supportive government policies and regulations, and the potential of advanced technologies such as bifacial panels, tracking systems, and hybrid solutions.
