BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 9. Azerbaijan and Vietnam’s ROX Energy Global have discussed the implementation of renewable energy projects, including a 200 MW wind power project and a potential solar energy initiative in Nakhchivan.
According to the Ministry of Energy of Azerbaijan, the discussions took place during a meeting between Azerbaijan’s Energy Minister Parviz Shahbazov and ROX Energy Global CEO Pham Minh Tuan.
The sides reviewed issues related to the development of a 200 MW wind power project in Azerbaijan, including site selection, preparation of a feasibility study and conducting wind measurements.
The meeting also included discussions on the possibility of implementing a solar energy project in Nakhchivan.
It was noted that renewable energy projects in Nakhchivan are being developed in line with the region’s “Green Energy Zone” concept and Azerbaijan’s plans to expand green energy exports.
The sides exchanged views on potential sites for the solar project, integration into the energy system and the commercialization of generated electricity.
The meeting also highlighted ongoing efforts to connect Nakhchivan with Azerbaijan’s main energy system, as well as the creation of the Nakhchivan-Türkiye electricity link. The strategic importance of developing infrastructure that would enable electricity exports from Nakhchivan to Türkiye was emphasized.
In 2025, the State Agency for Renewable Energy Sources under Azerbaijan’s Ministry of Energy and ROX Group signed a Memorandum of Understanding on cooperation in the renewable energy sector.
