Electricity
- production: 23,80 billion kWh (2007)
- consumption: 27,50 billion kWh (2007)
In 2003, net electricity generation was estimated at 19.5 billion kWh. In 2003, consumption of electricity was estimated at 19.8 million kWh. Total installed capacity at the beginning of 2001 was 5.1 million kW. Eight thermal plants supply more than 80% of capacity, and the rest comes from 5 hydroelectric plants. The main power plants (both are thermal) were near Ali-Bayramy (1,100 MW) and Mingechaur (2,100 MW).
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