ArmInfo.An agreement on the construction of a solar power station Masrik-1 with a capacity of 55 MW has been signed. This was reported by the press service of the Ministry of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources.
According to the source, under the document entitled "On the Design, Financing, Construction and Operation of the Solar Photovolt Station" Masrik-1 "in Metz Masrik Community of Gegharkunik Region," the signatures were signed by the Minister of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of the Republic of Armenia Artur Grigoryan and the Director of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures BV Nicolas Faskuel.
Artur Grigoryan wished the partners success in implementing the project. He expressed hope that in the near future in the field of renewable energy will be recorded new achievements, which will be another reason for pride.
The director of Fotowatio Renewable Ventures B.V, expressing gratitude for his wishes, stated the readiness of the enterprise he leads to constructive work with the government of Armenia. Nicolas Faskuel confirmed the company's readiness to work efficiently and transparently. He expressed confidence in the success of the program.
To recall, the tender for the construction of a 55 MW power plant was won by an international consortium consisting of the world-renowned companies - the Netherlands Fotowatio Renewable Ventures B.V and the Spanish FSL Solar S.L. The consortium offered the lowest tariff from the future solar generating facility, which would be $ 0.0419 of electricity without VAT or 20.11 drams per 1 kW / h of electricity, which is a record figure. About their interest in participating in the project earlier said about 70 companies, of which 20 submitted applications for participation in the prequalification tender. Out of this number of companies, 10 have passed to the decisive stage of the competition. As a result of the project, Armenia will receive the most efficient solar power plant in the world, capable of producing 120 million kWh per year. electricity. Initially, it was planned that the station will produce 85-90 million kWh, but the introduction of new technologies will increase these volumes. The most important thing is that the tariff from the station will be competitive. Thus, the tariff for small hydropower facilities in Armenia is 23.8 drams per 1 kW / h of electricity, that is, 20% more expensive.
