How does Armenia produce electricity?

Armenia lacks fossil energy source, and heavily relies on the production of electricity from a nuclear power plant and hydro power plants, and uses imported fossil fuels to operate thermal power plants. Solar energy and wind energy productions are just a small portion of the overall electricity production.

How is Armenia's power sector regulated?

Armenia’s power sector is regulated by the Energy Law adopted in 2001. The Energy Law provides basic principles for national policy, but does not specify the authority of the government or MTAI to make policy decisions, nor does it define MTAI’s role in the power sector.

How has Armenia restructured its energy sector?

Prompted by a severe electricity supply crisis in the mid-1990s, Armenia has revamped its energy sector over the past 20 years. Parts of the sector have been privatised, some companies have been restructured, most households now have access to gas, and cost-reflective tariffs have been introduced.

What voltage does Armenia use?

The voltage in Armenia is 220 V AC at a frequency of 50 Hz. Armenia uses the European 2-pin C-socket and F-socket plugs. According to International Energy Agency in 2015 electricity generation in Armenia increased since 2009 to nearly 8000 GWh, but still remains below 1990 levels.

Is hydropower a stable component of Armenia's electricity system?

Hydropower (including small hydro) from the Hrazdan and Vorotan rivers and from other dams is a stable component of Armenia’s electricity system and provides daily load regulation with installed capacity of 1 200 MW. Construction of the Megri hydropower plant (HPP) (110 MW) is postponed with no exact commissioning date.

How much electricity does Armenia produce in 2022?

Armenian NPP produced 2846.2 mln. kWh of electricity in 2022 which is around 32% of the total electricity production. These indicators increased against those of 2021 due to the maintenance activities undertaken for extension of the ANPP operation life time. There are four large thermal power plants in Armenia.