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#COP31 hosts Türkiye 🇹🇷 and Australia 🇦🇺 have the highest share of planned #wind and #solar with storage, according to new data from @GlobalEnergyMon. ⚡ 📊 Read the full analysis: globalenergymonitor.org/report/energy-…

The Zero Waste Initiative, initiated under the auspices of the First Lady of Türkiye, H.E. Mrs. @EmineErdogan, represents a global spirit of solidarity and shared responsibility. Zero Waste, a complementary element of climate change mitigation policies, will be implemented as one of the priorities of Türkiye’s COP31 Presidency. This year we mark the fourth observance of #InternationalDayofZeroWaste on March 30, with the theme “Food Waste”. Every food item wasted consumes not only the present but also the future of the world. On the occasion of Zero Waste Day, let's be a part of the transformation for a sustainable world. ♻️

🔸 Reduce 🔸 Refuse 🔸 Reuse 🔸 Redesign 🔸 Recycle A more sustainable future is possible. Monday is #ZeroWasteDay: un.org/en/observances… — via @UNEP & @UNHABITAT

“Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center of @AzerenerjiASC was inaugurated in Azerbaijan on March 25. Large-scale energy storage facilities with a total capacity of 250 MW and 500 MWh across two key substations — 500 kV “Absheron” and 220 kV “Agdash” have been fully financed through internal resources. The project involved the installation of 50 accumulator batteries and 13 inverter containers on the territory of the “Absheron” Battery Energy Storage Center. Battery Energy Storage Centers are capable of reaching full charge or discharge within two hours. Surplus energy, including generation produced during sunny hours, is harvested here and automatically discharged into the grid during peak period - during period of increased electrical demand.

Closed Expert Roundtable Discussion on Clean Energy in the Greater Caspian Region organized by the European Institute of Asian Studies and CECECO, brought together think tanks, academia, experts, and non-governmental organizations to exchange insights and explore collaboration opportunities. The session featured a presentation by Ms. Aysel Yagubova, highlighting CECECO’s mission and ongoing initiatives. Collaboration with think tanks, NGOs, and research institutions on joint projects related to clean energy transition in the ECO region, as well as the development of policy studies on renewable energy integration, energy efficiency, and emerging technologies was particularly emphasized. Participants engaged in discussions on the development of the renewable energy market across the region, the role of various stakeholders in the process and regional cooperation.

On 17 March, a Memorandum of Understanding was signed between CECECO and Brussels Energy Club ASBL that laid the foundation for the partnership to support initiatives promoting knowledge exchange, such as joint research projects, policy studies, publications, capacity-building programs, and events aimed at advancing clean energy and sustainable development.

CECECO representatives held a meeting with representatives of SolarPower Europe @SolarPowerEU in Brussels. The discussion focused on CECECO’s mandate and initiatives, exploring opportunities to advance solar energy in the ECO region through research, innovation, capacity building, and stronger links with European expertise.

During the visit to Bruseels CECECO representatives met with Ms. Atsuko Hirose, Acting Secretary-General of the Energy Charter Secretariat @Energy_Charter. CECECO’s mandate and ongoing initiatives were presented, and opportunities for cooperation with the Energy Charter Secretariat were discussed.

@AZMissionEU hosted an event with the participation of diplomatic missions of CECECO’s signatory countries 🇦🇿🇹🇷🇺🇿🇵🇰🇰🇿🇰🇬, where Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of CECECO, briefed distinguished diplomats on CECECO’s mission, its activities, and ongoing initiatives aimed to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency in the region.

In the framework of the visit to Brussels, Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of @CECECOBaku, met with Christophe Yvetot @CYvetot_ , Head of the UNIDO Representation to the European Union @UNIDO_Brussels , together with H.E. Vaqif Sadıqov @VaqifS , Ambassador of the Republic of Azerbaijan to the Kingdom of Belgium. Discussions focused on CECECO's mandate, its role in advancing clean energy cooperation and low-carbon industrial development across the ECO region, while exploring opportunities for collaboration with UNIDO and EU-funded initiatives.

Since the beginning of 2026, solar and wind power plants in Uzbekistan have generated 1 billion kWh of electricity. 15 solar photovoltaic plants and 5 wind power plants, with a total installed capacity of 5,582 MW, are operating across the country and supplying clean energy to the grid. By the end of 2026, Uzbekistan plans to commission 6.77 GW of new power capacity, marking a major step toward a more resilient, diversified, and sustainable energy system. This includes - 2.8 GW of solar power, 2.5 GW of thermal generation, 470 MW of wind power, 68 MW of hydropower and 884 MW of energy storage systems Renewable electricity generation by year: * 2022: 434 million kWh * 2023: 576.9 million kWh * 2024: 4.9 billion kWh * 2025: 10.5 billion kWh

TÜRKPA Baş katibi İƏT TEM-in İcraçı direktorunu qəbul edib 10 mart 2026-cı il tarixində TÜRKPA Baş katibi cənab Ramil Həsən (@RamilRhasanov) İqtisadi Əməkdaşlıq Təşkilatının (#İƏT) Təmiz Enerji Mərkəzinin (#TEM) İcraçı direktoru Aysel Yaqubovanın (@yagubova_a) başçılıq etdiyi nümayəndəheyətini qəbul edib. Tərəflər gələcək imkanlarını müzakirə etmiş, davamlı inkişafın və regional #enerji təhlükəsizliyinin dəstəklənməsinə yönəlmiş təşəbbüslərin araşdırılması, eləcə də əməkdaşlığın gücləndirilməsi ilə bağlı fikir mübadiləsi aparıb. Hər iki tərəf bu sahədə birgə məqsədlərin irəlləməsi naminə dialoqun və birgə səylərin davam etdirilməsinə sadiq olduqlarını bildirib. *** TURKPA Secretary General receives CECECO Executive Director On 10 March 2026, #TURKPA Secretary General Ambassador Ramil Hasan (@RamilRhasanov) received a #delegation headed by the Executive Director of the Clean Energy Center for the ECO Region (@CECECOBaku), Aysel Yagubova (@yagubova_a). The parties discussed opportunities for future #collaboration, and exploring initiatives aimed at supporting sustainable development and regional #energy security. Both sides expressed their commitment to continued dialogue and joint efforts to advance common goals in the field. 𝐹𝑜𝑟 𝑚𝑜𝑟𝑒 𝑑𝑒𝑡𝑎𝑖𝑙𝑠, 𝑝𝑙𝑒𝑎𝑠𝑒 𝑓𝑜𝑙𝑙𝑜𝑤 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑘𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑙𝑜𝑤: 🔗 turkpa.org/news/2020 @mazhilis_kz @Milli_Majlis @Kenesh_kg @TBMMresmi @OSenati @kktcmeclis @Turkic_States

On 10 March 2026, the Executive Director of CECECO, Aysel Yagubova, held a meeting with the Secretary General of the Parliamentary Assembly of Turkic States (TURKPA), @TURK_PA , Ambassador Ramil Hasan @RamilRhasanov , to discuss opportunities for cooperation. During the meeting, Ms. Yagubova presented CECECO’s mandate and activities aimed at promoting clean energy transition, energy efficiency, and regional cooperation across the ECO region. The parties exchanged views on strengthening collaboration, particularly in supporting legislative frameworks in the energy sector. In this context, potential cooperation on Model Laws related to energy and natural resources was discussed.

In the past 5 years, Türkiye has increased its solar & wind capacity by 121%, from 18,423 MW to 40,689 MW. Renewables now make up 62.5% of the total installed electricity capacity. Türkiye has already achieved one-third of its 2035 target (120,000 MW). #RenewableEnergy #EnergyTransition #Türkiye

On the World Energy Efficiency Day, CECECO highlights energy efficiency as a key driver of the clean energy transition. Enhancing energy efficiency requires optimizing production processes and energy consumption, promoting the use of renewable energy sources instead of fossil fuels, and encouraging responsible consumption and recycling.

@CECECOBaku was among representatives from 27 countries and over 60 institutions and companies to participate at the the 12th Ministerial Meeting of the Southern Gas Corridor Advisory Council and the 4th Ministerial Meeting of the Green Energy Advisory Council in Baku. The discussions underscored the need for ensuring global and regional energy security, while also recognizing the growing role of renewable energy, digitalisation, and emerging energy technologies in shaping the future energy landscape. Aysel Yagubova, Executive Director of CECECO, delivered remarks at the Green Energy Projects session. She emphasized the importance of advancing green energy development and strengthening regional cooperation in sustainable energy solutions. The event once again demonstrated that Advisory Council initiated by CECECO host country - Azerbaijan has evolved into a successful platform for cooperation that promotes the balanced development of natural gas and renewable energy, contributing to the further diversification of regional #energyconnectivities.

The recent meeting of #SouthernGasCorridor and #GreenEnergy Advisory Councils, which brought together 27 countries, 60 institutions, and energy companies, reaffirmed that #Azerbaijan is a reliable #energysupplier and that the rational policy it has pursued in the field of #energysecurity has proven itself under current realities. The #AdvisoryCouncil has evolved into a successful platform for #cooperation that promotes the balanced development of #naturalgas and #renewableenergy, while contributing to the further diversification of regional #energyconnectivities.