"As a result of the work we have carried out in recent years, we have been able to significantly increase our energy generation capacity," President Ilham Aliyev said at a meeting dedicated to the unified action plan titled "Azerbaijan's New Digital Architecture."
"Over the past 20 years, our generation capacity has almost doubled and is now equal to 10,000 megawatts. New power plants – whether gas, hydro, solar, or wind – have shaped the realities of present-day Azerbaijan. Currently, we have at least 2,000 megawatts of unused generation capacity, which is a prerequisite for digitalization, artificial intelligence, and the creation of data centers. I should also note that in the region where we are located, in the wider region, there are not many countries that have such capabilities. Today, Azerbaijan fully provides itself with the key energy sources and even exports them to global markets. Considering that our plans for the creation of renewable energy are also clearly visible – this has been repeatedly discussed – our generation capacity will further increase in the future on the basis of the contracts signed. Therefore, we must make the best of this advantage. Of course, the growing demand for electricity within the country must also be taken into account. In particular, we have extensive plans for industrial development. The population is growing, and so is industrial production, especially in the non-oil sector. In January of this year, our non-oil industry increased by about 8 percent. Therefore, our energy capacity must be consistent with the overall development of the country. At the same time, as you know, relevant documents have been signed with foreign partners on the construction of green energy cables, and we will export part of the electricity. However, the creation of data centers, as I said, also requires major energy resources," the head of state noted.
