Garadagh solar photovoltaic plant, Azerbaijan

1st July 2022 By: Sheila Barradas - Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

Garadagh solar photovoltaic plant, Azerbaijan

Name of the Project
Garadagh solar photovoltaic (PV) plant.

Location
Nine kilometres north-west of the Alat settlement, in Azerbaijan.

Project Owner/s
Masdar.

Project Description
The project involves the construction of a 230 MW solar PV plant.

It will help to generate 500-million kilowatt-hours of electricity a year, enough to meet the needs of more than 110 000 houses, and will reduce emissions by more than 200 000 t/y.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Commercial operation is expected to start in 2023.

Latest Developments
The project broke ground in March 2022.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
None stated.

Contact Details for Project Information
Masdar, email press@masdar.ae.