BAKU, Azerbaijan, September
23.The need for professional personnel to
develop, implement, and manage renewable energy projects in the
future in Azerbaijan grows as the scale of these projects rises,
Deputy Director of the Azerbaijan Renewable Energy Agency (AREA)
Fagan Abdurahmanov said during the opening ceremony of the Boota
Green Talent Academy program's autumn 2026 session, held at the
Azerbaijan State Oil and Industry University (ASOIU).


In his speech, Abdurahmanov highlighted the role of young
professionals in Azerbaijan's energy transition.


He encouraged the young participants to use the program not only
to acquire knowledge but also to define their future career paths,
generate new ideas, and build valuable professional
connections.


The program is being implemented through the joint efforts of
ASOIU’s Alumni and Career Center and within the framework of an
academic partnership between the university and Boota AZ LLC.


Representatives from the AREA, ASOIU, and Boota Green Talent
Academy attended the opening ceremony. The event drew 52 in-person
participants and over 300 online attendees.







Speakers at the ceremony included ASOIU Rector Associate
Professor Rufat Azizov, Deputy Director of the AREA Fagan
Abdurahmanov, CEO of Boota AZ LLC Elvin Rzayev, and Director of
Boota Green Talent Academy Javid Mammadli.


Other speeches emphasized the importance of training a new
generation of green energy specialists who possess not only
technical knowledge but also skills in finance, policy, data
analysis, and communication. The role of cooperation between the
government, the university, and the private sector in developing
Azerbaijan's clean energy ecosystem was also highlighted.


Following the opening ceremony, the program's first training
session was held. During the session, presentations and discussions
took place regarding Azerbaijan's green energy agenda, carbon
markets, and other relevant topics.


The program is scheduled to run for two months and will comprise
18 sessions. The training curriculum will cover solar, wind, and
bioenergy, energy storage systems, project economics, data analysis
and artificial intelligence, professional communication, and other
key areas. Sessions will be organized in both in-person and online
formats. Participants who successfully complete the program will be
awarded certificates.