Azerbaijan and China are strengthening their cooperation in the
field of renewable energy, deepening a partnership that reflects
both countries’ long-term strategic priorities in sustainable
development and energy transition. The two nations, which have
built extensive ties across infrastructure, trade, and technology,
are now positioning themselves as key players in advancing the
global green energy agenda.

Recent discussions between the sides focused on the production
and export of onshore and offshore wind energy, as well as solar
power. Azerbaijan’s Minister of Energy Parviz Shahbazov shared the
details of these talks on his official X account, noting that he
met with Lu Xu, Vice President of China Energy Engineering
Corporation Limited (CEEC).

According to Shahbazov, the meeting concentrated on the
implementation of priority projects within the framework of the
comprehensive strategic partnership in the energy sector.

“We discussed the current state and next steps of cooperation in
the production and export of offshore and onshore wind and solar
energy, the development of transmission networks, the establishment
of a Joint Research Center for Green Energy Development, as well as
the supply of equipment for solar power plants with a total
capacity of 760 MW,” the minister said.

This meeting comes amid an accelerating phase of
Azerbaijan–China collaboration in renewable energy. In an article
published earlier this month, Minister Shahbazov emphasized that
the “green energy” partnership between the two countries fully
reflects the nature of their broader intergovernmental relations,
underpinned by mutual trust and strategic alignment.

He noted that the global influence of President Ilham Aliyev and
Azerbaijan’s multidimensional cooperation policy provide strong
momentum for achieving the nation’s renewable energy ambitions.

A clear milestone in this partnership was the signing of the
Joint Declaration on the Establishment of Comprehensive Strategic
Partnership Relations between Azerbaijan and China in Beijing in
April 2024. The declaration laid the foundation for a new stage of
cooperation in renewable energy, extending beyond traditional
energy trade into technology transfer, infrastructure
modernization, and innovation.

Under the declaration, several key projects have been launched,
including the signing of contracts for onshore solar, offshore
wind, hydropower, and battery storage systems, alongside the
enhancement of power grid infrastructure. Cooperation with China
Energy Engineering Corporation Limited has been elevated to a
strategic level, encompassing the implementation of projects
totaling at least 1,000 MW of capacity by 2032.

The green energy partnership is also tied to Azerbaijan’s
broader strategy of becoming a regional clean energy hub. The
Memorandum of Understanding signed in Washington in August 2025
highlights increased investment in the energy sector and expanded
regional connectivity as key priorities within the Strategic
Partnership Charter. This move aligns with Baku’s goal of exporting
renewable electricity to neighboring and European markets,
positioning Azerbaijan as a bridge between East and West in the
global green transition.

From China’s perspective, deepening cooperation with Azerbaijan
aligns with Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), which
increasingly integrates sustainable energy development as a central
component. For Azerbaijan, collaboration with China offers access
to advanced green technologies, engineering expertise, and
investment resources that can accelerate the diversification of its
energy mix beyond hydrocarbons.

As Azerbaijan prepares to scale up its renewable energy
production capacity, the partnership with China stands out as a
cornerstone of its long-term energy policy. The combination of
strategic vision, political commitment, and international
cooperation reflects both nations’ determination to shape the
future of the global clean energy landscape.

If successfully implemented, joint initiatives between Baku and
Beijing could transform the Caspian region into a key center for
renewable energy innovation and export — further reinforcing
Azerbaijan’s role as a forward-looking, energy-secure nation in the
21st century.