A meeting titled “Renewable Energy: Projects and Prospects” was held at the Faculty of Ecology and Soil Science of Baku State University (BSU), organized by the State Agency on Renewable Energy Sources under the Ministry of Energy.

Opening the event, Associate Professor Akif Aghbabali, Dean of the Faculty, noted that such initiatives play an important role in enhancing students’ knowledge and practical skills. He emphasized the value of these meetings in helping students make informed career choices and expressed gratitude to the Agency representatives. The Dean also highlighted the significance of students gaining hands-on experience at the Agency and participating in internship programs.

Presentations were then delivered by Emil Kerimzade, Deputy Head of the Agency’s Project Management Department, and Gunel Guliyeva, Advisor to the Renewable Energy Territory Development Department. The speakers provided detailed information on the role of green energy in environmental protection, as well as on wind and solar energy projects—areas of particular promise for Azerbaijan. They discussed production mechanisms, economic efficiency, and the current state of renewable energy in the country.

The presentations also covered the capacity of installed wind and solar power plants, ongoing and future projects, and the development of small hydroelectric power stations in the liberated territories. The speakers emphasized Azerbaijan’s high renewable energy potential, its growing role in ensuring regional energy security, and the increasing interest of foreign investors in the sector.