`Solar pathos` turning into source of Armenia`s `energy insecurity` - expert 

 Thursday, May 15 2025 11:48:00
`Solar pathos` turning into source of Armenia`s `energy insecurity` - expert 

ArmInfo. Intensive development of solar energy in Armenia is not a problem in itself, the problem arises when it is done without technical calculation, without a long-term market strategy, says energy expert, Doctor of  Political Sciences Vahe Davtyan.

Armenia-Georgia high-voltage line to be ready for operation in four  years - official 
 Tuesday, October 1 2024 13:52

ArmInfo. "We do not operate in a synchronous zone with the energy system of Iran, and our neighbor Georgia does not operate in a synchronous zone with Russia, for this reason it is necessary to synchronize the operation of the electric power networks of Iran, Armenia and Georgia," said Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Hakob Vardanyan during a session on "Prospects and advantages of participants in the common electricity market of the EAEU in centralized electricity trade", which took place during the Eurasian  Forum. 

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Armenia could generate more energy for export - official 
 Tuesday, October 1 2024 13:51

ArmInfo. Armenia can produce more electricity for export than it currently consumes. This was  stated by Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of the Republic of Armenia Hakob Vardanyan during a panel session on the topic: 

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Armenian-Iranian substation Noravan to be completely equipped next year
 Saturday, September 28 2024 11:56

ArmInfo. By the winter of this year, it is planned to complete the cable laying work, carry out the improvement of the Noravan substation, and by 2025 the technical equipment will be fully provided. This was announced during the working visit of the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia Gnel Sanosyan, accompanied by the Ambassador of Iran to the Republic of Armenia Mehdi Sokhbani, Governor of the Syunik region Robert Ghukasyan, Director of High-Voltage Electric Networks CJSC David Mirzoyan, Mayor of the Sisian community Armen Hakobjanyan and other officials to the Noravan substation.

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USAID working with U.S. Congress, U.S. State Department to provide  $20 million to Armenia to support cybersecurity, border and energy  security, and to increase country`s resilience - Samantha Power 
 Thursday, September 26 2024 12:29

ArmInfo. In New York, Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan took part in an open discussion on "The Results of Democracy" organized by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID). As reported by  the press service of the RA government, the event was attended by leaders of various countries, government representatives and international organizations.

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American company invests AMD 5.5 bln in modernization of Vorotan HPP  cascade
 Wednesday, September 25 2024 16:01

ArmInfo. In 2024-2026, the American company Contour Global Hydro Cascade will invest AMD 5.527  bln in the modernization of the Vorotan HPP cascade in Armenia. The Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) approved the company's investment program at a meeting on September 25th.

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Purchase of gas from Azerbaijan is in the interests of Armenia -  Babken Tunyan
 Wednesday, September 25 2024 15:04

ArmInfo.Yerevan should consider the possibility of purchasing gas from Baku, without excluding alternative supply routes. Babken Tunyan, Deputy Chairman of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Issues and MP of the ruling Civil Contract faction, made this statement in an interview with journalists on September 25, commenting on Yerevan's readiness to buy gas from Baku and the potential risk of becoming dependent on  unfriendly Azerbaijan.

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Armenia is at a crossroads regarding the future development of  nuclear energy
 Monday, September 23 2024 14:49

ArmInfo. For Armenia, which does not have its own oil and gas fields, uninterrupted and safe operation of the nuclear power plant is crucial. The currently  operating power unit N2 of the Armenian NPP not only provides up to  40% of all electricity generated in the country to the energy system,  but also helps solve a number of economic and social problems.  

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Armenia signs its Country Program Framework  for 2024-2029.
 Saturday, September 21 2024 13:58

ArmInfo. Ambassador Armen Papikyan, Resident  Representative, Permanent Mission of the Republic  of Armenia to the IAEA in Vienna, and Hua Liu, Deputy Director  General and Head of the Department of Technical Cooperation, signed  Armenia's Country Program Framework  for the period of 2024-2029.

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New NPP in Armenia will have a capacity of 400-600 MW
 Thursday, September 19 2024 18:58

ArmInfo. Armenia plans to construct a new nuclear power plant before the current one expires in  2036. The new plant, based on preliminary estimates, is expected to have a capacity of 400-600 MW. Gnel Sanosyan, the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure of Armenia, stated this  on September 19 at the Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan.

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Pashinyan is ready to buy gas from Aliyev as well
 Wednesday, September 18 2024 16:19

ArmInfo. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan does not rule out the possibility of importing or transiting gas from Azerbaijan.  

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Pashinyan announces strategic decision on new nuclear power plant
 Wednesday, September 18 2024 15:36

ArmInfo.Armenian authorities have made a strategic decision regarding the construction of a new  nuclear power plant, which will be a modular plant. Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan announced this on September 18 at the Global Armenian Summit in Yerevan.

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Rosatom inspects radioactive waste storage facility of Armenian NPP
 Tuesday, September 17 2024 14:48

ArmInfo.JSC (Electric Power Division of the State Corporation ) and JSC (JSC , a part of the State Corporation ) have initiated an inspection of the radioactive waste (RAW) storage facility at the Armenian NPP. This assessment is being conducted to determine the feasibility of secure and reliable storage of RAW at the Armenian NPP site as part of the extension of its service life until 2036.

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WB loan to enable reconstruction of three electric power substations 
 Thursday, September 12 2024 12:09

ArmInfo.  The World Bank loan funds will be used to support the program for the implementation of universal health care in Armenia. The draft law of the Republic of  Armenia between the Republic of Armenia and the  International Bank for Reconstruction and Development> (IBRD) was  approved by the Government of Armenia on September 12.

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RA IC names the cause of the explosion at the Hrazdan TPP
 Wednesday, September 11 2024 20:41

ArmInfo. An air tank exploded at the Hrazdan TPP, the Investigative Committee of Armenia reports,  presenting details of the incident on September 10.

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Armenia to become part of the International Solar Alliance
 Tuesday, September 10 2024 16:06

ArmInfo.On September 10, the National Assembly of Armenia approved the draft law of the Republic  of Armenia "On Ratifying the Framework Agreement on the International Solar Alliance Fund." As Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan stated earlier, Armenia's accession to the International Solar Alliance can make a significant contribution to the development of Armenia's renewable  energy sector.

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Armenia`s premier raises problem of low-quality electric energy  supply 
 Thursday, September 5 2024 14:46

ArmInfo. It is necessary to resolve the issue of poor quality of electricity supply to consumers  in Armenia, Armenia's Premier Nikol Pashinyan stated at a meeting of the Government of the Republic of Armenia on September 5.

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Electric Networks of Armenia ever apolitical - board chairman 
 Wednesday, September 4 2024 16:51

ArmInfo."Electric Networks of Armenia" have been and will remain outside of politics. This was  stated at a press conference on September 4 by Vice President of the Tashir Group of Companies, Chairman of the Board of Directors of "ESA" Karen Darbinyan, commenting on the possibility of nationalization of the CJSC by the state.

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Armenia s government works out programme of accumulating capacities  introduction in Armenia s energy sector 
 Wednesday, September 4 2024 12:01

ArmInfo.The Armenian government will soon present for discussion an action plan aimed at introducing storage capacities in the energy sector of the Republic of Armenia. This was stated by Deputy Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure Hakob Vardanyan at a meeting of the NA Standing Committee on Economic Issues on September 4. 

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Armenia left out of trans-border Black Sea submarine cable project
 Tuesday, September 3 2024 15:19

ArmInfo. Armenia has been left out of the trans-border The Black Sea submarine cable project,  which spans the South Caucasus region. This information was published on Twitter (X) by the press secretary of the Hungarian Prime Minister Zoltan Kovacs.

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In October 2024  Masrik-1 solar station will be operational 
 Monday, September 2 2024 17:10

ArmInfo.The Masrik-1 solar station is scheduled to be operational by October 2024. According to  the press service of the Ministry of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, Gagik Babayan, chief engineer at Shtigen company, stated this in an interview with the Public Television.  

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