From black gold to green power: Azerbaijan prepares for the post-oil era

From black gold to green power: Azerbaijan prepares for the post-oil era

Azerbaijan marked a new milestone in its energy transition earlier this month with the official launch of the Khizi–Absheron Wind Power Plant, the largest wind energy facility in the South Caucasus. Beyond its symbolic value, the project reflects a concrete shift in Azerbaijan’s energy trajectory, signalling a growing commitment to renewable energy as both an economic necessity and a strategic choice.By Vasif HuseynovThe 240-megawatt project was…