To ensure the stable and secure integration of 2 gigawatts of renewable energy sources into the national grid, one of the largest substations in Azerbaijan is currently under construction, AzerEnergy OJSC told APA.
The new “Navahi” 500/330 kV substation is being built by AzerEnergy and will serve as a major hub, with high-voltage transmission lines extending to various parts of the country.
The project consists of two phases.
In the first phase, funded partially through AzerEnergy’s internal resources and partially by the state budget, the 330 kV section of the new substation is being built. Transmission lines are also being constructed, including a 500 kV line from Navahi to Absheron, and 330 kV lines to the “Bilasuvar” and “Banka” solar power plants. Construction began in September 2024, and most of the work has already been completed. The first phase is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, enabling the connection of the solar power plants to the grid.
The second phase of the project will be financed by the World Bank. It includes the development of the 500 kV section of the Navahi substation, procurement and installation of transformers and related equipment, and the construction of new 500 kV and 330 kV transmission lines to Mingachevir, Alat, Absheron, and Gobu. This phase is planned to be implemented over three years.
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