Wind power in Armenia explained

Wind power generates less than 1% of Armenia's electricity annually,[1] as there were only four wind farms in 2023[2] and less than 10 MW is installed.[3]

According to a study sponsored by the United States Department of Energy (DOE) and the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) in 2002–2003, the theoretical wind power potential of Armenia is 4,900 MWe in four zones with a total area of 979 km2.[4] According to this research, the wind energy potential in Armenia is close to 450 MW.[5] The most promising areas for wind power plants are Zod pass, Bazum Mountain, Jajur pass, the territory of Geghama Mountains, Sevan Pass, Aparan, the highlands between Sisian and Goris, and the region of Meghri.[6]

However a reassessment by the Asian Development Bank is expected to be completed by 2025.[7]

Future plans and investments

Monitoring in Qarahach pass was conducted by the Armenian-Italian private company “Ar Energy.” The company has a license to construct the “Qarahach 1” wind farm with an overall capacity of 20 MW, which could be expanded to 140 MW in the future.[8]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Wind Power . 2023-01-12 . energyagency.am . en.
  2. Web site: Green . Anna . 2023-04-20 . Renewable Energy: Armenia's Opportunities and Limits . 2023-05-27 . EVN Report . en-US.
  3. Web site: Sustainable development – Armenia energy profile – Analysis . 2023-01-12 . IEA . en-GB.
  4. http://www.renewableenergyarmenia.am/content/view/37/99/lang,en/ "Wind Power Potential"
  5. Web site: Assessment of Wind's Potential in the Republic of Armenia . 9 December 2016 . Ministry of Energy of Armenia.
  6. Web site: Wind Energy in Armenia: Overview of Potential and Development Perspectives . 9 December 2016 . USAID.
  7. Web site: 2022-09-30 . Viability Assessment for Potential Wind Power Electricity Generation Projects: Technical Assistance Report . 2023-01-12 . Asian Development Bank . en.
  8. Web site: Investment Projects . 27 November 2016 . Ministry of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia.