Opportunities to use solar energy in Azerbaijan

Abstract

The use of traditional energy means has opened the way to the world's insurmountable pollution problems, and as a result, new means of energy were sought. In that regard, renewable energy resources appear of utmost important and crucial solution. In the globalized world, the use of renewable energies combines two main components. Firstly, to prevent climate change and secondly, to minimize the level of pollution in the world. İn the other hand, sustainable energy resources those which can be to produce energies again and again. Solar, wind, geothermal, and also biomass energy we can add this group. Alternative energy sources are eco and environmental friendly.

So, with the renewable energies we can save more energies and establish better environment. Last 2 decades more environmental related issues are more and more created. The world population are increased day by day in that reason of energy consumptions raised that is why we need to move alternative source of energy. Azerbaijan has made significant investments for development of renewable energy sector since 2000s. as a result of Azerbaijan has became a member of IRENA in 2008. Additionally, alternative sources of energy are widespread in here.

Natural geographical conditions of the country, the number of sunny days, as well as the sufficient annual wind rate create ample opportunities for the development and use of renewable energies. The main goal of the research is to investigate the potential of renewable energy in Azerbaijan and to use world experiences in the green energy potential of the country.