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How much wind power does Armenia have?

A 2003 study by the U.S. Department of Energy’s National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) estimated Armenia’s land areas with “good-to-excellent” wind resource potential to be around 1,000 km². With a conservative assumption of 5 MW per km², the authors noted that the area could support almost 5,000 MW of potential installed capacity.

Does Armenia have solar energy?

Armenia has significant solar energy potential: average annual solar energy flow per square metre of horizontal surface is 1 720 kWh (the European average is 1 000 kWh), and one-quarter of the country’s territory is endowed with solar energy resources of 1 850 kWh/m 2 per year. Solar thermal energy is therefore developing rapidly in Armenia.

Is geothermal energy viable in Armenia?

The geothermal energy potential of Armenia is significant, but is not considered economically viable, at least for now. The World Bank has estimated the total potential at around 150 MW. The Karkar site in Syunik, for instance, has an estimated capacity of 28 MW with a construction cost of nearly $100 million, far pricier than solar.

Does Armenia have a hydropower potential?

Most of Armenia’s hydropower potential is already tapped, but there remains some significant unrealized potential. In its long-term strategy, the Armenian government stated its goal to attract $100 million to tap the additional small hydro potential, increasing its overall capacity from 380 to 430 MW.

What is Armenia's long-term energy strategy?

In its long-term strategy (up to 2040) for the energy sector, adopted in January 2021, the Armenian government identified the maximum utilization of renewable energy potential as a priority.

Why is Armenia not able to produce small turbines?

According to a study commissioned by the Konrad Adenauer Foundation, Armenia’s roads, including fluctuations in elevation, make them problematic and unsuitable for transporting large turbines (generating 1.5 to 3 MW) and blades (up to 52 meters long). There are ongoing attempts to set up domestic production of small turbines.