Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, Hovhannes Harutyunyan, held a meeting with Asian Development Bank (ADB) energy specialist Areg Barseghyan to discuss the construction of the country’s first industrial wind power plant. The plant will be built in the Shirak region, in the area of the Karakhach Pass. According to Deputy Minister … Continue reading Armenia to Build Its First Industrial Wind Power Plant with ADB Support
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Exploring the Untapped Potential of Wind Energy in Armenia’s Energy Market
Armenia, a landlocked country in the South Caucasus region, has long been dependent on imported fossil fuels to meet its energy needs. However, with the growing global emphasis on clean and renewable energy sources, the country is now exploring the untapped potential of wind energy to diversify its energy market and reduce its reliance on … Continue reading Exploring the Untapped Potential of Wind Energy in Armenia’s Energy Market
Continue readingMasdar to pursue wind energy and solar power in Armenia
Abu Dhabi’s clean energy company Masdar said it is pursuing renewable energy opportunities in Armenia, a nation with “considerable” potential for solar and wind energy development. Masdar and Armenian National Interests Fund signed an agreement to explore collaboration in solar photovoltaic (PV) energy, onshore wind power and floating solar power, the company said in a … Continue reading Masdar to pursue wind energy and solar power in Armenia
Continue readingArmenia and Germany to cooperate in renewable energy
Armenia reaches wind energy cooperation agreement with Germany. Acting Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources Garegin Baghramyan visited Germany on a 4-day working visit at the invitation of the Konrad Adenauer Foundation. The purpose of the visit was to discuss issues related to energy policy, namely the development of renewable energy strategy, development and … Continue reading Armenia and Germany to cooperate in renewable energy
Continue readingArmenia to build 100 wind turbines
Over 100 wind turbines will be built in Armenia, worth $350 million, Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources Hayk Harutyunyan told journalists on Friday. He said the government has already approved an investment program of an UAE-registered company Access Infra Central Asia Limited, which plans to build a wind farm in Armenia. He … Continue reading Armenia to build 100 wind turbines
Continue readingArmenia’s wind power potential estimated at 400 MW
Armenia’s wind energy potential is estimated at 250-400 megawatts, including 250 proven megawatts, deputy energy and natural resources minister Areg Galstyan told a parliament Q&A session today. He said the only wind farm in Armenia does not operate steadily due to problems with air flows. He said wind farms may develop if favorable conditions … Continue reading Armenia’s wind power potential estimated at 400 MW
Continue readingArmenia plans up to 70 megawatt solar energy by 2025
Armenia plans to commission up to 70 megawatt solar power stations by 2025, deputy energy and natural resources minister Areg Galstyan told a parliament Q&A session today. According to him, so far no serious solar energy project has been implemented in Armenia, largely due to the fact that solar power stations are still quite expensive. … Continue reading Armenia plans up to 70 megawatt solar energy by 2025
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IEA reviews energy policies of countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
The International Energy Agency (IEA) released a review of energy policies in 11 countries of Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia that play a significant role in world energy security. Four of the countries – Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan and Uzbekistan – possess substantial oil and gas resources in the Caspian Sea, which offer … Continue reading IEA reviews energy policies of countries in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia
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Geothermal and wind energy in Armenia
According to preliminary data, wind energy potential makes 5,000 megawatts in Armenia. There is much potential of geothermal energy in Armenia. This potential amounts to 250 megawatts (25% of electricity consumed in Armenia) in Aragatsotn province, the deputy head of Pure Energy NGO Hayk Khachatrian told Aysor.am. Their NGO participated in the 6th DigiTec business … Continue reading Geothermal and wind energy in Armenia
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Speaking to reporters today, Hayk Khachatryan, deputy head of Clean Energy public organization, said a study has revealed that the total wind energy potential of the country is 10,000 megawatt, which is ten times the capacity of Armenian nuclear power plant. He said maximum efficiency can be achieved if wind power stations are built in … Continue reading Armenia
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