阿塞拜疆启动国内最大电池储能项目，乌兹别克斯坦将成首个风电+储能中心

Core Viewpoint - Azerbaijan's state-owned power and transmission company, AzerEnergy, is constructing a 250MW/500MWh battery storage project, the largest of its kind in the region, aimed at enhancing grid stability and energy independence [2] Group 1: Azerbaijan's Energy Project - AzerEnergy's project is located at two key substations: the 500 kV Absheron substation near the capital and the 220 kV Agdash substation [2] - The project will improve grid stability, frequency regulation, and peak load management, and it has black start capability to assist in grid recovery after major outages [2] - As part of its decarbonization strategy, AzerEnergy plans to integrate 2GW of wind and solar power into the national grid by 2027 [2] Group 2: Uzbekistan's Energy Initiatives - Uzbekistan is planning a larger independent battery storage project, with ACWA Power securing a contract for a 2GWh battery storage project [4] - ACWA Power is also collaborating with the Asian Development Bank to construct a wind and storage facility in the Karakalpakstan region, which includes a 200MW wind farm and a 100MWh storage system [4][5] - The project financing includes $5.1 million from the Asian Development Bank and aims to support Uzbekistan's transition to low-carbon energy [5] Group 3: Future Goals and Developments in Uzbekistan - Uzbekistan aims to install 25GW of renewable energy capacity by 2030, with renewable energy accounting for 16% of its energy structure as of February 2025 [7] - The country is also advancing its storage infrastructure, with a 63MW storage system and a 250MW solar power plant planned for construction [5][6]