The foundations of the Shams and Ufug solar power plants (SPPs), each with a capacity of 50 MW, are planned to be laid in Azerbaijan's Jabrayil soon, reads an article by Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov published in the official newspaper in connection with Power Energineers` Day.
The article notes that Azerbaijan plans to successfully complete the first stage of green energy development within the next two years-the construction of 10 solar and wind power plants.
The minister added that construction of the 445 MW Bilasuvar solar power plant recently began, with the installation of the first panel: "This plant, which will consist of more than 943,000 panels, is one of the largest solar energy projects in the region. Work is continuing consistently, in accordance with plans to commission this plant, the 315 MW Neftchala solar power plant next year, the 240 MW Absheron-Garadagh wind power plant, and the 240 MW Shafag solar power plant in 2027.
