Armenia on the way of renewing the energy

Armenia as a country without its own fuel resources is completely dependent on imported fuel and has to make the best use of energy resources. To this end, Armenia’s Government pays special attention to strategy of renewing and saving the energy. Aysor’s correspondent asked the head of Energy Renewing Fund, Ara Mardjanyan, what is the situation in the field of energy in Armenia.

“In comparison with neighbors’ background, the situation in the field of energy in Armenia is not bad. Armenia is the only state in the Caucasus which makes use of a wind power station - Lori-1 station at Pushkin Pass. In addition, in Armenia’s Lusakert we operate power plant based on biomass which is the first one in the Caucasus. 55-56 little hydro-electric power stations were built in Armenia over past 4 years and now successfully operate,” said Ara Mardjanyan.

The introduction of tariffs explains the development of little hydro-electric power stations, says the expert, while tariffs for solar energy do not exist and private companies have no interest in it.

The table of rates is determined by the State Commission on regulation of public services, and it hasn’t been set a tariff upon solar energy as it too expansive at this stage.

“The solar electricity costs twice as much as hydro- or wind power energy. However, the point is that the solar energy is one of the most falling in price field all over the world. Our table of rates must take into account some stimulating elements, seeing that field of renewing energy has strategic importance.”