Will Azerbaijan deploy a battery energy storage system?

Signing of documents in Baku, Azerbaijan. Image: Republic of Azerbaijan, Ministry of Energy. Power plant developer ACWA Power and the government of Azerbaijan have signed an agreement to potentially deploy a battery energy storage system (BESS) in the central Asian country.

How many underground gas storage facilities are there in Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan also has two underground gas storage facilities: Kalmaz and Garadag, both located at Garadag. Gas is supplied by the Gazi-Mammad-Baku pipeline, and total storage capacity is around 3.5 bcm (Kalmaz 1.5 bcm; Garadag 2 bcm). There are plans to expand the capacity of underground gas storage facilities to 5 bcm.

How much electricity does Azerbaijan generate?

Azerbaijan’s gross electricity generation reached 26.1 terawatt hours (TWh) in 2019, up 20% from 2008. Natural gas is the main generation resource, at 92% in 2019 (ten-year average 88%), while hydropower accounted for 6% (ten year average 9%) and other renewable sources (solar, wind and waste) for 1% of total generation.

How has Azerbaijan managed supply and demand shocks?

However, the country has mitigated the risk of supply or demand shocks by diversifying its export routes and its oil product import sources. Over the last 20 years, Azerbaijan has invested heavily in modernising its energy infrastructure, including for electricity generation.

Is Azerbaijan a gas producer?

While Azerbaijan is not as prominent in global gas as it is in oil, gas extraction is expected to continue contributing significantly to the economy in upcoming decades. The country’s energy mix is heavily concentrated in fossil fuels, with oil and gas accounting for more than 98% of total supply.

Does Azerbaijan have a high-voltage network?

In addition, the country has a small amount of wind, solar and other renewable energy generation. Azerbaijan’s high-voltage network totals around 7 800 km: 1 505 km at 220 kV; 31 km at 230 kV; 1 542 km at 330 kV; and 477 km at 500 kV.