1000 wh power station factory in Armenia

How is electricity generated in Armenia?

Armenia has sufficient electricity-generating capacity to meet current domestic needs, but electricity demand is projected to grow by up to three percent annually. Electricity in Armenia is generated primarily by the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP), hydroelectric plants, and thermal plants.

What are the energy reforms in Armenia?

The reforms went into effect starting February 1, 2022. The principal bodies involved in energy sector governance in Armenia include the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure (MTAI), which is responsible for overall energy policymaking; the Ministry of Environment; the PSRC; and the Committee on Nuclear Safety Regulation (ANRA).

How has the energy sector changed in Armenia?

Armenia’s energy sector has moved from a state of severe crisis in the early 1990s to relative stability today. A combination of policy, legal, regulatory, and institutional reforms have had good results.

What is the wind energy potential in Armenia?

According to the MTAI, which oversees the energy sector, wind energy potential in Armenia is approximately 450 MW. Mountain passes estimated to have high wind resources include Karakhach, Pushkin, and Jajur in the Bazum Range, Sevan in the Areguni Range, and Sisian in the Zangezur Range.