BAKU, Azerbaijan, October 27. The Baku Metro will benefit from $700,000 in technical assistance approved by the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support a project that will increase energy efficiency and introduce clean technologies, Trend reports via ADB.
The Decarbonizing Baku Metro for a Smart and Sustainable Urban Transit Future initiative aims to cut down on the metro system’s carbon footprint, streamline energy use, and pinch those operational costs.
The assistance package will roll up its sleeves to take a good hard look at infrastructure modernization opportunities, including the integration of renewable energy sources like solar panels and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). It also paints a picture of embracing smart energy management systems, keeping a weather eye on predictive maintenance tools, and harnessing data-driven operational solutions.
The Baku Metro, a vital cog in the wheel of the capital’s public transport system, is currently bustling with around 630,000 passengers each day. With the government’s long-term plan to expand the system to five lines stretching 120 kilometers by 2035, the need for sustainable energy solutions is becoming more pressing than ever.
The decarbonization initiative is projected to not only mitigate
emissions and bolster Azerbaijan’s national obligations to curtail
greenhouse gas outputs but also optimize operational efficacy and
diminish energy expenditures.
The bank underscored that this initiative constitutes a pivotal
advancement in its extensive partnership with the Baku Metro,
harmonizing the system's infrastructure with global environmental
sustainability benchmarks.
