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.

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

Hydropower is already a stable component of Armenia's electricity system and provides about 23% of the country's electricity. According to , in 2022 in Armenia, the total production of primary energy was 0.039 quadrillion Btu, while consumption was at the level of 0.169 quadrillion Btu.

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 Armenia developing a battery storage project?

Currently, Armenia is in the initial stages of developing a pilot project on battery storage, with plans for a utility-scale project with an estimated installed storage capacity of 1,200 MWh to be tendered in the coming years.

How big is Armenia's nuclear power plant?

The total generation capacity stands at 4 GW, which exceeds peak demand needs (~1.3 GW). However, due to an aging power park, the available capacity is comparatively lower at 3.1 GW. The entirety of Armenia’s 448 MW nuclear capacity is housed in the Metsamor nuclear power plant.

Can Armenia reduce its reliance on energy imports?

Additionally, a second gas pipeline from Iran provides another import route, primarily utilized through a barter agreement where Armenia exchanges electricity for natural gas, only partially using the imported volumes for domestic consumption. Presently, Armenia is actively seeking ways to diminish its reliance on energy imports.