President Ilham Aliyev Lays Foundation Stone for Solar Power Plants
On October 28, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev laid the foundation stone for the “Shams” and “Ufug” Solar Power Plants in Shahvalli village of Jabrayil district.
Each power plant has a capacity of 50 megawatts. Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov briefed the head of state on the 50-megawatt “Shams” Solar Power Plant, which is an important component of Azerbaijan’s “green energy” strategy.
A Memorandum of Understanding was signed in March 2024 between the Ministry of Energy and Nobel Energy company on the construction of a 100 MW solar power plant. Investment agreements were signed with Enerso Jabrayil LLC for the 50 MW “Ufug” Solar Power Plant and with Clean Energy Jabrayil LLC for the “Shams” Solar Power Plant projects.
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Author's summary: President Ilham Aliyev initiates solar power projects.