Armenian power plant energy storage

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.

How many thermal power plants are there in Armenia?

There are four large thermal power plants in Armenia. “Yerevan TPP” CJSC, which although is combined cycle production unit, operated in condensation mode during 2022 and produced 1761.7 mln. kWh of electricity. The “Hrazdan TPP” OJSC condensing power unit, owned by “Gazprom Armenia” CJSC, produced 890 mln. kWh of electricity in 2022.

What are the main sources of electricity in Armenia?

Electric energy is one of the most developed areas in the economy of Armenia. There are both the traditional sources for electricity production that are NPP, TPP and HPPs, and the alternative sources.

How much electricity is generated by solar power plants in Armenia?

The total amount of electricity generated by autonomous solar installations and solar power plants is estimated at 523.5 million kWh. This indicator is about 1.8 times higher than those in 2021. The Government of Armenia is implementing a promoting policy for the development of solar water heating technologies.

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.

What is the share of energy production in Armenia in 2022?

For comparison, note that if in 2021 the share of energy production using solar technologies was 4.7%, then in 2022 it increased up to 5.7%. Armenia remains a country with great dependence on the imports of the energy resources. In 2022, imported energy resources in the total primary supply of energy were 80.3%.