Azerbaijan is on track to achieve its 2030 targets by reducing carbon emissions with the help of Chinese technology. Azerbaijan’s agenda, in particular, reflects a decisive shift toward green energy. The country has set ambitious goals: increasing the share of renewable energy in its electricity generation to 30%, cutting greenhouse gas emissions by 40% compared to 1990 levels, transforming economic regions into decarbonization zones, and building a “green energy hub” to diversify its system. Alongside these goals, Baku is intent on deepening global climate cooperation, joining initiatives such as the Global Methane Pledge while introducing its own energy and finance pledges.

The government’s motivation is clear. While Azerbaijan has long been a leading supplier of “blue fuel” in global energy markets, it is now treating the green transition not only as a response to ecological challenges but also as a way to secure future economic dividends and maintain its leadership in exports.

The scale of Azerbaijan’s renewable energy potential is vast: more than 27 gigawatts of wind and solar energy on land, 157 gigawatts of offshore wind in the........

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