BAKU: The use of green energy in smart villages encompasses a variety of innovative approaches to protecting the environment and improving energy efficiency. These approaches help to make villages more environmentally friendly.
Following the liberation of Azerbaijani lands, reconstruction of the infrastructure destroyed by Armenians, implementation of the concept of a ‘green economy’ in the region, and construction of ‘smart villages’ began. Aghali village in Zangilan district can be cited as an example.
All residential houses, social facilities, administrative and catering buildings, and processing and production of agricultural products in the village are provided with alternative energy sources. Aghali village has implemented modern urban planning standards, including “smart” street lighting, the construction of warm and cold-resistant ecological houses, and the installation of solar panels. Aghali village in Zangilan district has installed solar panels with a total capacity of 325 kW on the roofs of adm
inistrative buildings and ensured their connection to the grid.
In addition, Bash Garvand village in Aghdam district is being built as part of the “smart village” project. The village will utilize alternative energy to conserve energy resources. The “smart village” concept is also guiding the construction of Dovletyarli village in Fuzuli. Owing to the abundance of sunny days in Fuzuli, solar panels spanning an area of 50 ha will meet the village’s energy demand. The investment project’s capacity will be 50 MW.
‘Green’ energy is utilized in ‘smart villages,’ considering the following basic principles:
Solar Energy: Solar panels are widely used to meet the energy needs of villages. Solar energy is environmentally friendly and reduces electricity costs.
Wind energy: wind turbines support rural energy production, especially in windy regions. This energy source also helps in providing local power generation in villages.
Bioenergy: bioenergy can be obtained from agricultural products and other organic waste. F
or instance, biogas production allows energy to be obtained from agricultural waste.
Energy storage systems: although solar and wind energy can be variable, energy storage (batteries and other technologies) allows this energy to be used when it is needed.
Energy-efficient buildings: energy efficient buildings are being constructed in villages to use energy more efficiently. These buildings are equipped with insulation, high-efficiency heating systems, and energy-saving technologies.
Smart grids: energy grids provide efficient energy management through intelligent systems. These systems monitor and regulate energy production and consumption in real-time.
Hydropower: small hydroelectric power plants and other water resources are used to meet the energy needs of villages.
The implementation of green energy systems in smart villages supports sustainable village development and has a positive impact on the environment. At the same time, these approaches increase the energy independence of rural communities an
d improve their economic situation.
Source: Trend News Agency