Azerbaijan Eyes Wind Exports to Türkiye, Europe
Azerbaijan and ACWA Power are evaluating renewable projects and electricity exports to Türkiye and European markets.
Updated on Nov. 11, 2026 in Energy
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Azerbaijan's Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov said the country and ACWA Power are assessing opportunities to develop wind and solar projects and export electricity to Türkiye and Europe. The discussions took place in Antalya, following a 27.1-fold increase in wind generation from January through September 2026.
Why it matters
The talks signal Azerbaijan's plan to expand renewable output and position itself as a regional exporter of green energy. Shifting generation toward wind and solar also reduces reliance on thermal plants that burn natural gas.
Wind generation reached 841.3 million kWh from January through September 2026, up 27.1 times year over year, while solar rose 10.1% to 533.2 million kWh out of 20.03 billion kWh total generation. Timelines for the proposed export projects and their final capacities remain unannounced.
The players
ACWA Power
A Saudi-based renewable energy developer that has built wind and solar plants across several countries, including the 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant in Azerbaijan.
Parviz Shahbazov
Azerbaijan's Minister of Energy, who oversees the country's electricity generation and energy export policy.
The details
Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov shared the information in a post on his X account after the meeting in Antalya. The parties identified cooperation areas in wind energy, energy storage and green hydrogen, and discussed integrating new projects into the grid and exporting power through green energy corridors. ACWA Power has already implemented the 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant in Azerbaijan.
Timeline
January through September 2026: Wind, solar and total generation figures recorded.
November 11, 2026: Azerbaijan and ACWA Power discuss renewable export cooperation in Antalya.
2027: Draft budget baseline sets wind and solar generation at 3 billion kWh.
2030: Wind and solar generation is targeted to reach 4.4 billion kWh.
Big Picture
The discussions build on the 240 MW Khizi-Absheron Wind Power Plant that ACWA Power has already implemented in Azerbaijan. The talks extend that domestic installation toward electricity exports to Türkiye and Europe.
Electricity prices and supply for consumers in Türkiye and Europe could be affected if these export projects proceed. The timing and terms of any deals remain undetermined, so no immediate change to household energy costs is announced.
The takeaway
Azerbaijan's rapid growth in wind output shows how quickly renewable capacity can shift a national energy mix. Watching whether these talks become signed export contracts will show if the country can deliver on its regional green energy ambitions.
Further reading
For more on how countries are shifting their power supply, see the Energy section.
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