In the period from January to November of this year, electricity production from renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan increased by more than 80% compared to the same period last year, reaching 3,580.6 million kWh, which represents an increase of 1,617.8 million kWh, Ministry of Energy told APA-Economics.
Electricity production in thermal power stations during these 11 months amounted to 22,351.9 million kWh, while hydroelectric power stations produced 2,780.9 million kWh, and other sources contributed 799.7 million kWh.
During this period, wind power stations generated 48.6 million kWh, solar power stations produced 540.1 million kWh, and the Waste-to-Energy Plant (for burning solid household waste) generated 211.0 million kWh of electricity.