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What does Qobustan Solar Power Plant bring to Azerbaijan?

What does Qobustan Solar Power Plant bring to Azerbaijan?

Increasing the share of renewable energy sources in Azerbaijan’s electricity system has become one of the main directions of the country’s energy policy in recent years. The commissioning of the 100 MW Qobustan Solar Power Plant in the Garadagh district is another stage in this process. The plant, which was inaugurated on September 16 in the presence of President Ilham Aliyev, will generate approximately 200 million kilowatt-hours of electricity annually.

Nation
President Ilham Aliyev received heads of security bodies of OTS member states [PHOTOS]

President Ilham Aliyev received heads of security bodies of OTS member states [PHOTOS]

On September 17, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan Ilham Aliyev received Secretary General of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS) Kubanychbek Omuraliev, Secretary General of the National Security Council of the Republic of Türkiye Okay Memiş, Secretary of the Security Council under the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan Viktor Makhmudov, Secretary of the Security Council of the Kyrgyz Republic Adilet Orozbekov, Deputy Chairwoman of the Security Council of the Republic of Kazakhstan Aida Balayeva, and Advisor to the Prime Minister of the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus Mehmet Ağa.

Oil & Gas
Azeri Light crude oil price drops to $122.15

Azeri Light crude oil price drops to $122.15

The price of Azerbaijan’s Azeri Light crude oil fell by $5.88, or 4.59%, from the previous level to $122.15 per barrel on a CIF basis at Italy’s Augusta port.

Business
Azerbaijan sets its sights on more complex, higher-value economy

Azerbaijan sets its sights on more complex, higher-value economy

Increasing the complexity of Azerbaijan’s economy is one of the country’s key objectives, Minister of Economy Mikayil Jabbarov said.

Armenian-Azerbaijani Relations
Hajiyev says Azerbaijan committed to preserving Christian heritage as part of its history

Hajiyev says Azerbaijan committed to preserving Christian heritage as part of its history

Azerbaijan remains committed to preserving Christian heritage on its territory as part of the country’s history, Presidential Assistant Hikmet Hajiyev said during a Euronews Forum panel in Dubai on Wednesday.

World
Türkiye orders Iran’s Mahan Air to suspend flights

Türkiye orders Iran’s Mahan Air to suspend flights

Turkish authorities have directed Mahan Air, Iran’s largest carrier, to suspend all flights to Türkiye, according to a person familiar with the matter cited by the Associated Press.

Analysis

Lifestyle
Celebrities to perform at Grape and Wine Festival [VIDEO]

Celebrities to perform at Grape and Wine Festival [VIDEO]

The Grape and Wine Festival, to be held in Shamakhi on September 19-20, will feature a varied programme of concerts and entertainment for visitors.

Culture
Int'l Mugham Center opens new season with night of traditional music [PHOTOS]

Int'l Mugham Center opens new season with night of traditional music [PHOTOS]

The new concert season at the International Mugham Center has opened with an evening of Azerbaijani mugham, featuring performances by well-known khanandas and instrumentalists.

Travel
Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport

Azerbaijani pilgrims currently at Medina international airport
Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month

Second group of Azerbaijani pilgrims to depart for Hajj this month
Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]

Astana celebrates Novruz with festive events and cultural celebrations [PHOTOS]
Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture

Albania’s impeccable hospitality and exuberant architecture
Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park

Experience charm of autumn season at Shahdag National Park
Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Georgian foreign travelers arrive in Shusha

Events
Turkic World maps out common future and common vision in Baku [PHOTOS]

Turkic World maps out common future and common vision in Baku [PHOTOS]

The “Turkic World Dialogues: Common Future and Common Vision” event has been held at the Hilton Baku Hotel, bringing together academics, researchers and experts to discuss the future of cooperation among Turkic states.

Sports
Young karate fighters win three medals in Hungary [PHOTOS]

Young karate fighters win three medals in Hungary [PHOTOS]

Azerbaijani young karate athletes secured two gold and one silver medal at the 29th Budapest Open 2026.

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