Armenia Wind Solar and Energy Storage Power Plant

How many wind power plants are there in Armenia?

Three wind power plants (WPP) operated in Armenia in 2022. Total supply of the useful electricity from the WPPs was 1.7 million kWh in 2022. Armenia has significant potential for solar energy production. Solar energy is represented by solar water heating and PV power plants.

How big is Armenia's solar power?

In 2017, Tamara Babayan, a sustainable energy expert, estimated the potential of Armenia’s distributed solar power at 1,280 MW and almost 1,800 GWh in annual generation.

How much electricity does Armenia produce a year?

Last year Armenia produced 8,907.9 GWh of electricity, up 16% from 2021. The vast majority came from thermal power plants in Yerevan and Hrazdan (43.5%) and the Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant (32%). Hydropower accounted for 21.8%, while solar stood at 2.7% and wind power at just 0.02%.

What percentage of Armenia's Energy is renewable?

Renewable energy resources, including hydro, represented 7.1% of Armenia’s energy mix in 2020. Almost one-third of the country’s electricity generation (30% in 2021) came from renewable sources. Forming the foundation of Armenia’s renewable energy system as of 6 January 2022 were 189 small, private HPPs (under 30 MW), mostly constructed since 2007.

Does Armenia have a potential for solar energy production?

Armenia has significant potential for solar energy production. Solar energy is represented by solar water heating and PV power plants. In 2022, amounts of the hot water and electricity produced by the solar technologies increased significantly compared to 2021 due to the policy realized by the RA Government.

Is geothermal energy viable in Armenia?

The geothermal energy potential of Armenia is significant, but is not considered economically viable, at least for now. The World Bank has estimated the total potential at around 150 MW. The Karkar site in Syunik, for instance, has an estimated capacity of 28 MW with a construction cost of nearly $100 million, far pricier than solar.