Wind Energy Projects - Development Problems (Case Study Azerbaijan)

The reluctance of oil rich countries to invest in renewable energy has been variously blamed on the resource curse, rentier state economics or fluctuations in the price of oil. However, few works have looked at a major component of the decision and policy making apparatus in oil rich countries, especially those in the ex-Soviet Union. Taking the wind energy industry in the South Caucasian Republic of Azerbaijan as a case study this book argues that an often-overlooked aspect is the path dependency that stems from two factors.: a Soviet legacy and Oil/Gas industry.Book includes complete data of Azerbaijan on Wind Energy development - since 1970s. Complete management, development system - including all the laws and processes.