Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev urged the region to collaborate on advancing renewable energy initiatives, during the VI Consultative Meeting of the Heads of State of Central Asia. His remarks stressed Azerbaijan's commitment to playing a pivotal role in the region's green energy transition.
Aliyev highlighted the importance of a memorandum signed in May 2024 between Azerbaijan, Kazakhstan, and Uzbekistan as a foundational step toward deeper cooperation in green energy. The Memorandum of Cooperation on the Unification of Energy Systems aims to integrate the energy systems of the three countries through the construction of a high-voltage cable along the Caspian Sea, enabling the export of renewable energy to Europe.
"Azerbaijan is keen on strengthening ties with Central Asian nations in the renewable energy sector," Aliyev stated. "The memorandum signed in May this year marks the beginning of our collaborative efforts in green energy."
Uzbekistan, which has ambitious plans to export surplus electricity to Europe by 2030, sees this project as a crucial component of its strategy. The country aims to increase its renewable energy capacity to 20 GW by 2030, with 2-5 GW earmarked for export, according to Energy Minister Jurabek Mirzamakhmudov.
However, experts caution that the region must first address the "energy trilemma"—ensuring the security, availability, and sustainability of its energy systems—before fully realizing its green energy potential.
This call for unity in green energy reflects a broader trend of increased cooperation among Central Asian countries, driven by shared challenges and the desire to enhance regional energy security and sustainability.
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