President Ilham Aliyev attended the inauguration of the "Absheron" Battery Energy Storage Center of "AzerEnerji" Open Joint Stock Company (OJSC) on March 25.
According to APA, Baba Rzayev, Chairman of the Board of "AzerEnerji" OJSC, briefed the head of state on the technical capabilities of the "Absheron" Battery Energy Storage Center. The project, funded entirely through domestic financial resources, includes two major storage centers located at the 500 kV "Absheron" and 220 kV "Agdash" substations, boasting a total capacity of 250 MW and an energy storage volume of 500 MWh. The establishment of such large-scale centers is a first not only for Azerbaijan but for the entire CIS region.
The project involved the installation of 50 battery containers and 13 inverter containers at the "Absheron" site. Research conducted by international consultants, including TETRA Tech (USA) and EPRA (Turkiye), indicated that such battery systems are essential for the safe integration of approximately 1,850 MW of renewable energy sources into Azerbaijan's national power grid. These systems offer high flexibility, capable of full charging or discharging within two hours, allowing surplus solar energy produced during the day to be stored and automatically released during peak demand hours.
This initiative aligns with Azerbaijan's strategic transition toward a green energy economy. By 2028, the country expects to integrate more than 2,100 MW of green energy into its grid, with a long-term goal of reaching 8 GW of renewable capacity by 2032. The implementation of the SCADA system, artificial intelligence-based accident forecasting, and the "AZURE" project further modernize the infrastructure, ensuring stability and reliability as Azerbaijan prepares to export green energy to European markets via the Black Sea subsea cable and other regional corridors.
President Ilham Aliyev pressed the button to officially commission the "Absheron" Battery Energy Storage Center, marking a significant milestone in the digital and sustainable transformation of the national energy system.
