Armenia's power generation decreased by 0.2% in two months of 2023

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07.04.2023, 11:37

In January-February 2023, Armenia generated about 1.7 billion kWh of electricity, which is 0.2% less than the electricity generated in the first 2 months of 2022, the National Statistical Committee said today.

Armenia's power generation decreased by 0.2% in two months of 2023

YEREVAN, April 7. /ARKA/. In January-February 2023, Armenia generated about 1.7 billion kWh of electricity, which is 0.2% less than the electricity generated in the first 2 months of 2022, the National Statistical Committee said today.

It said thermal power plants accounted for the largest share of the generated electricity producing 830.7 million kWh (55% of the total), up 0.4% from the year ago.

The nuclear power plant accounted for 28.2%, producing 608.1 million kWh (an increase of 2.3%), and hydroelectric plants ' share was 13.3%. They produced 217.8 million kWh (a decrease of 21.7%).

Solar power plants produced 21.5 million kWh of electricity during the reporting period (3% of the total). The figure represents 2.2 times growth against the same time span of 2022, and wind farms produced only 0.8 million kWh (20% drop). -0-

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