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Integrating renewable energy sources into heat supply systems proposed

Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Vuqar Karimov

04 June 2025 15:18 (UTC +04:00)

Integration of renewable energy sources into heating supply systems has been proposed, APA reports.

This proposal was voiced today by Deputy Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources Vugar Karimov at the public hearing on the draft law “On Heating Supply” organized by the Committee on Natural Resources, Energy and Ecology of Milli Majlis (Azerbaijani Parliament).

The deputy minister noted that the energy sector accounts for 87% of the country’s total greenhouse gas emissions, of which about 12% belongs to the buildings sub-sector: “According to the latest inventory submitted for 2022 in Azerbaijan, total emissions in this area have decreased by 18% compared to the 1990s. However, if the economy continues to develop along current trends, there is a risk of these emissions increasing again.

Azerbaijan has submitted its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) document twice in this direction. These documents include commitments to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2030 and by 40% by 2050.”

Vugar Karimov said that the decisions adopted within the framework of the successfully held COP29 conference in Baku in November 2024, especially initiatives on energy efficiency, green energy zones and corridors, energy storage, and clean hydrogen technologies, are leading to radical global changes in this field: “World experience shows that one of the most effective ways to save energy is the application of efficient solutions in heating and cooling systems in residential and commercial buildings. The adoption of the law “On Heating Supply” will be an important and timely step in terms of both reducing emissions, increasing energy efficiency and fulfilling Azerbaijan’s international climate commitments.

At the same time, it is necessary to develop regulatory initiatives for the integration of geothermal, bioenergy, and other renewable energy sources into heating supply systems. This step will serve to expand technological innovations, reduce emissions, and strengthen energy security.”