The international event titled "German-Azerbaijani Green Energy Transit," organized by the German-Azerbaijani Chamber of Commerce (AHK Azerbaijan) in Baku, showcased a new phase of energy cooperation between the two countries. The event, held on September 15, 2025, brought together representatives of government institutions and leading energy companies. INESCO was represented by Technical Director Ramiz Mammadov.
The opening remarks were delivered by Nargiz Viyak, Executive Director of AHK Azerbaijan. In her speech, she emphasized the strategic importance of joint Azerbaijani-German initiatives in shaping the future green energy agenda. She particularly highlighted the role of young professionals newly joining the partnership, noting that their knowledge and initiatives are key to the sustainable development of the collaboration. The floor was then given to Samad Bashirli, Deputy Minister of Economy of the Republic of Azerbaijan. The Deputy Minister underlined the opportunities for expanding economic cooperation in the field of green energy and drew attention to the strategic significance of mutual projects in this direction.
During his address, Ramiz Mammadov presented the project "Smart Village 'Aghali' – Azerbaijan and Germany's Cooperation on Sustainable Hydropower." According to him, this initiative is not merely an energy project — it is a model that unites the synergy, complementary strengths, and strategic vision of both countries. On the Azerbaijani side, INESCO has demonstrated a strong commitment to regional development, the return of internally displaced persons, and the reconstruction of infrastructure. On the German side, Rehart GmbH — a company with over 85 years of engineering experience dating back to 1938 — presented its long-standing expertise and technological solutions.
At the heart of the project lies Germany's renowned Archimedes screw turbine technology. This system combines an ancient mechanical principle with modern innovation to generate clean and sustainable electricity. Mammadov highlighted the multiple advantages of the turbines: they convert up to 80% of water flow into electricity with high efficiency, operate continuously for 8,000 hours per year ensuring reliable energy supply, and offer a service life of over 40 years for long-term sustainability. Most importantly, the system maintains full ecological harmony — it is completely safe for fish, improves water quality, and operates silently without harming the natural environment of Zangilan.
The "Aghali Smart Village" is not only a technical achievement but also the realization of a social and ecological vision. Powered by clean energy, the village will feature modern homes, educational and digital infrastructure, and smart water and agricultural management systems. This model demonstrates that it is possible to harmonize traditional rural life with modern technology, and that sustainable development is a real path forward for the region's future.
According to Mammadov, the project is a successful example of cooperation jointly created by Azerbaijan and Germany. It serves both to reduce carbon emissions and to strengthen energy security. At the same time, it enhances social well-being by providing new living conditions for the village's first residents.
Concluding his remarks, Ramiz Mammadov stated: "We are not just building a power station. We are lighting up the future. This project shows what international partnership, shared vision, and complementary strengths can truly achieve."
The "Aghali Smart Village" project is thus presented not only as a roadmap for sustainable development in Azerbaijan, but for the entire region. The Azerbaijani-German cooperation, in turn, lays the groundwork for even stronger steps forward in the green energy transition.
The event continued with presentations on innovation, renewable energy sources, efficiency improvements, and the promotion of sustainable development in Azerbaijan's energy transformation.