According to operational data for the first quarter of 2026, electricity production in Azerbaijan amounted to 6,991 million kWh, the Ministry of Energy told APA-Economics.
During this period, 6,066 million kWh was generated at thermal power plants (TPPs), 510.5 million kWh at hydroelectric power plants (HPPs), and 414.5 million kWh from other sources, including 247.7 million kWh from wind power plants, 91.3 million kWh from solar power plants, and 75.5 million kWh at the Solid Waste Incineration Plant.
In January–March, compared to the corresponding period of 2025, electricity production at wind power plants increased by 238.2 million kWh. In total, electricity generation from renewable energy sources, including HPPs, amounted to 925 million kWh.
During the quarter, electricity production amounted to 6,076.8 million kWh by “Azerenerji” OJSC (5,558.6 million kWh at TPPs, 508.1 million kWh at HPPs, and 10.1 million kWh at solar power plants), 7.9 million kWh at wind power plants under “Azerishiq” OJSC, and 906.3 million kWh at independent power plants.
During the reporting period, electricity exports totaled 142.4 million kWh, while imports amounted to 35.0 million kWh.
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