Azerbaijan to cooperate with Germany on alternative energy

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Meeting with the delegation of Germany-Azerbaijan Forum was held at Azerbaijan’s State Agency on Alternative and Renewable Energy Sources, the Agency told APA-Economics.

 

Deputy Director of the Agency Jamil Malikov said a new economic sphere was formed in Azerbaijan after the State Program on the use of alternative and renewable energy sources was confirmed. Continuous and efficient measures were taken on the state level to ensure the implementation of the program-related tasks.

 

“Legislative basis paving the way for the development of this sphere and opening comprehensive opportunities for foreign investments has been created,” Malikov said.

Information was given about the work done for efficient use of solar, water, land and wind power, the projects implemented with the technical and financial support of the European Union and Germany.

 

Head of the delegation Hanns-Eberhard Schleyer highly appreciated Azerbaijan’s achievements in the efficient use of alternative and renewable energy sources, spoke about his country’s practice in this field.

 

The sides discussed prospects of cooperation.

 

Apa.az