ALTERNATIVE ENERGY SOURCES AND STATE POLICY IN EXPANDING ITS PRODUCTION IN AZERBAIJAN

Abstract

The energy problem is one of the most urgent problems in the modern world. It is impossible to imagine the development of human society without energy resources. Energy resources are one of the main resources to maintain our modern civilization. Therefore, its supply must be complete and safe. However, the ever-increasing demand for energy and the extensive exploitation of hydrocarbon resources are rapidly depleting existing reserves. Depletion of traditional energy resources and their negative impact on the environment make it necessary to increase the share of alternative energy sources (AES) in energy consumption. Today, countries all over the world are looking for new ways to solve their energy and environmental problems, and one of these ways is the search and production of AESs. The main sources of energy are still non-renewable natural resources such as oil, gas and coal, which lead to depletion of their resources and negative effects on the environment. Therefore, solar, wind, water energy, geothermal energy, etc. more attention is given to AESs such as Their use can reduce dependence on oil, gas and coal, as well as reduce the level of environmental pollution.