Armenia to announce tender for construction of solar power plant
23.11.2016,
18:34
In 2017 the government of Armenia will announce an international tender for the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant near the village of Masrik in Gegharkunik province, Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources Hayk Harutyunyan told a news conference today, adding that the expected investment will range from $40 to 70 million, depending on the technology to be used and the manufacturing country of photovoltaic panels.
YEREVAN, November 23. /ARKA/. In 2017 the government of Armenia will announce an international tender for the construction of a 50 MW solar power plant near the village of Masrik in Gegharkunik province, Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources Hayk Harutyunyan told a news conference today, adding that the expected investment will range from $40 to 70 million, depending on the technology to be used and the manufacturing country of photovoltaic panels.
"We want to show that solar energy is inexpensive and an affordable source of electricity’, - said Harutyunyan.
The deputy minister also said that two weeks ago the ministry had asked the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) to determine the rate for solar power plants up to 1 MW. He noted that everyone can apply to PSRC to obtain a license and a tariff, to build the station and the state will be obliged to buy their electricity for 20 years.
A $58 million worth program designed to boost alternative energy sources in Armenia kicked off in 2015 summer. The 5-6 year program is being handled by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Foundation with the support of the Climate Investment Funds, the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of Armenia, as well as with the assistance of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
The main stage of activities of the program will start in 2017. When it is completed Armenia is to have solar power plants with the total capacity of 40-50 MW, which will be ready for operation by 2020. --0-
"We want to show that solar energy is inexpensive and an affordable source of electricity’, - said Harutyunyan.
The deputy minister also said that two weeks ago the ministry had asked the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) to determine the rate for solar power plants up to 1 MW. He noted that everyone can apply to PSRC to obtain a license and a tariff, to build the station and the state will be obliged to buy their electricity for 20 years.
A $58 million worth program designed to boost alternative energy sources in Armenia kicked off in 2015 summer. The 5-6 year program is being handled by the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Foundation with the support of the Climate Investment Funds, the Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources of Armenia, as well as with the assistance of the World Bank and the Asian Development Bank.
The main stage of activities of the program will start in 2017. When it is completed Armenia is to have solar power plants with the total capacity of 40-50 MW, which will be ready for operation by 2020. --0-
