- Azerbaijan and China signed landmark agreements to develop renewable energy, including a 2 GW offshore wind project.
- The collaboration positions Azerbaijan as a Eurasian hub for clean energy and strengthens China’s role as the global leader in renewable technologies.
Azerbaijan and China are deepening their energy partnership with a strategic focus on renewable power, marking a shift that could reshape the region’s energy landscape and strengthen the global green transition.
At the First Azerbaijan International Investment Forum in Baku, the Agency for the Development of Economic Zones under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Economy signed a Memorandum of Understanding with China Datang Overseas Investment Co. to establish a “Green Energy Industrial Park.” The project aims to position Azerbaijan as a regional hub for green energy production, technology, and innovation.
The partnership builds on momentum from earlier agreements. In June, Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy, Parviz Shahbazov, and Datang’s Chairman, Liu Jun, signed an agreement in Beijing to develop a “green energy corridor” to integrate renewable capacity into the national grid. The initiative is designed to ensure secure, reliable transmission of clean power.
A breakthrough came in April during President Ilham Aliyev’s state visit to Beijing, where Azerbaijan and China elevated renewable cooperation to a strategic priority. Agreements signed during the visit included investments in solar plants, offshore wind farms, floating solar stations, and energy storage systems. Among them is a 2 GW offshore wind project in the Caspian Sea, which has the potential to transform Azerbaijan into a major exporter of renewable electricity.
China’s role extends beyond project development. Companies are exploring opportunities to establish local manufacturing of wind turbines and solar panels in Azerbaijan, creating jobs, expanding industrial capacity, and strengthening energy supply chains across Eurasia. In September, the Alat Free Economic Zone signed a deal with Sichuan Sunsync Photovoltaic Technology to build a solar panel factory with a 3 GW annual capacity. The facility will also produce silicon crystals and components for domestic and international markets.
President Aliyev has underscored Azerbaijan’s renewable energy ambitions, targeting 2 GW of installed solar and wind capacity by 2027 and 6 GW by 2030. He described the targets as “nothing short of a revolution” in Azerbaijan’s energy portfolio and praised Chinese manufacturers for their global leadership in solar panel and battery technologies.
Meanwhile, China remains the world leader in clean energy innovation, accounting for over 40 per cent of global renewable energy patents. In 2025, China’s combined installed solar and wind capacity surpassed coal for the first time, and analysts forecast solar power will overtake coal as the country’s primary energy source by 2026.
For Azerbaijan, the collaboration represents more than energy diversification. By aligning with China, Baku strengthens its position as a bridge between Asia and Europe, attracting foreign investment, creating jobs, and accelerating its shift from fossil fuels.
This partnership highlights how international cooperation and technology transfer can drive sustainable growth. As Azerbaijan and China advance their joint projects, they set a model for how resource-rich nations can leverage global expertise to balance economic development with environmental responsibility.