Small HPPs, Renewable Energy

The Executive approved a framework agreement on the design, construction, financing, management, and ownership of Shnogh HPP (76 MW) in Lori Marz to be signed between

In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Kock" SHPP, which is located in the administrative area of Lusadzor Community, Tavush Region, Armenia. The SHPP is constructed on the transboundary Aghstev River, the length of which is 133 km, while its length in Armenia is 99 km. "Kock" SHPP is operated

On 4 July the Armenian Parliament approved water outlets from Lake Sevan with the majority of votes exceeding the maximum admissible volume by 10 million cum per year despite the facts and substantiations submitted by the experts, S.O.S Sevan public initiative and 'Yelq' opposition fraction

In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "KEnergy" SHPP, which is located in the administrative area of Ditavan Community, Tavush Region, Armenia. The SHPP is constructed on the transboundary Aghstev River, the length of which is 133 km, while its length in Armenia is 99 km. "KEnergy" SHPP is operated by "Qarevard" LLC. As a result of the monitoring

The alarm signals on the dehydration of the Yeghegis River flowing through Vayots Dzor Region continue. Another alarm signal is being beaten by Diaspora Armenian businessman Hovhannes Stepanyan, who is not able to implement the planned agricultural projects in Shatin community located on the bank of

In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Qurkik Jalal" SHPP, which is located in the administrative areas of Lermontovo and Antarashen Communities, Lori Region, Armenia. The SHPP is

In the frames of "Supporting New Reforms in SHPP Sector through CSO-Government Dialogue" project, the expert group visited "Lernapat HPP-1" SHPP, which is located in the administrative area of Lernapat Community, Lori Region, Armenia. The SHPP is constructed on the Gharachoban Tributary to the Lernajur River. "Lernapat HPP-1" SHPP is operated by "Lernapati Kantegh" LLC. As a result of the monitoring, the expert group found out

The project on the construction of 'Meghri 2' SHPP submitted by 'Green Power' LLC is undergoing environmental expertise. The company is planning to construct a SHPP in Syunik Region on the bank of the Meghri River. 'Green Power' LLC is already developing 'Meghri 1' SHPP on the Meghri River, as well as it has been

On 23 June the Armenian Government granted customs and tax privileges to 'Green Energy Concern' LLC for the construction of a small hydropower cascade. The deadline for the payment of VAT for the imported

On 14 June Ashot Manukyan, Minister for Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources, had a meeting with the US Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador to Armenia Richard Mills, where the investment programs

SHPP reform process shall include a social component so as to reduce the negative consequences of the small hydropower on affected communities and bring benefits to the communities. Shatin Village, Vayots Dzor Region, is located in the littoral

On 8 June a round table was held on 'Women's Role in Energy' at EcoLur Press Club. The cornerstone of the discussions was the issue 'Whether women can play a role in the sustainable development of energy, a sector which is conventionally

Two SHPPs have been constructed in the administrative area of Yeghegis Community, Vayots Dzor Region. According to Yeghegis Community Head Yurik Mkrtchyan, currently one SHPP is operation, while the non-operating SHPP have been constructed illegally

It's planned to reduce energy expenses by 50% in three communities of Armenia – Solar located in Kotayq Region, Aygavan located in Ararat Region and Malishka located in Vayots Dzor Region. 'Armenian Women for Health and Healthy

device. 'For example, one of my residents wants to go and see on the spot how much water is let out into the SHPP, how s/he shall do it? I have demanded to pay a close attention to the environmental

The action plan includes 16 measures, including measures developed by the Expert Group of Expert Group of "Supporting new reforms in SHPP sector through CSO-government dialogue" project, which are as follows:

For the purpose of supplying thermal energy to the communities in Armenia not having gas supply RA Ministry of Energy Infrastructures and Natural Resources is considering a number of alternative versions, such as solar

The new draft resolution of RA Nature Protection Ministry 'On Approving Environmental Impact Assessment Criteria of Small Hydropower Plant Construction and Operation' proposes to ban the construction of SHPPs given the impact