Alongside the modernisation of grid infrastructure, Azerbaijan is taking steps to enhance the flexibility of its power system. This year, battery energy storage systems (BESS) with a combined power capacity of 250 MW and an energy storage capacity of 500 MWh have been installed in the country for the first time.
Renewables.az reports that this was stated in an article by Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, published in Azerbaijan newspaper.
The article noted that a joint study was conducted with China's Electric Power Planning and Engineering Institute (EPPEI) to assess the grid's capacity to accommodate additional renewable energy generation beyond 2028.
"Calculations were carried out under various scenarios involving different capacity combinations of variable renewable energy (VRE) and BESS.
These studies have confirmed the feasibility of integrating significant additional green energy capacity into the power grid in the next phase. They will also help accelerate the implementation of projects under agreements signed with international energy companies.
This will provide further momentum towards achieving the target of increasing the share of renewable energy in total installed power generation capacity to 38.7% by 2030," the article stated.
