Does Armenia have solar energy?

Armenia has significant solar energy potential: average annual solar energy flow per square metre of horizontal surface is 1 720 kWh (the European average is 1 000 kWh), and one-quarter of the country’s territory is endowed with solar energy resources of 1 850 kWh/m 2 per year. Solar thermal energy is therefore developing rapidly in Armenia.

How much does solar power cost in Armenia?

It is Armenia’s first large utility-scale and competitively-tendered solar independent power producer. The project will operate under a 20-year power purchase agreement and is expected to have a total cost of $55 million.

What is Armenia's largest solar power plant?

The 200-megawatt plant named Ayg-1 will be Armenia’s largest solar power plant with a capacity of around half of Armenia’s main energy generator, the Metsamor nuclear power plant․The plant is planned to be built in the Aragatsotn province in an area of over 500 hectares located in Talin, Dashtadem, Katnaghbyur and Yeghnik communities.

How will Masrik solar benefit Armenia?

Masrik Solar will help assure the reliability of Armenia’s electricity supply by increasing the country’s peak-load capacity at affordable tariffs, while also contributing to lowering the greenhouse gas emissions from the power system.

Are solar panels legal in Armenia?

Consumers are allowed to install solar panels with total power of up to 150 kW, and may sell any surplus to electricity distribution company Electric Networks of Armenia (ENA). In Armenia, solar thermal collectors, or water-heaters, are produced in standard sizes (1.38-4.12 square meters).

What is Armenia's energy mix?

According to the International Energy Agency, in 2019 renewables represented 8.8% of Armenia’s energy mix. Around 32% of the electricity generation came from renewable resources including hydro. Armenia manages to cover 24% of energy demand with domestic production, which comes mostly from nuclear and hydro energy.