Electricity production in Armenia saw a 10% rise from January to June, totaling 5.16 billion kWh

YEREVAN, August 11. /ARKA/. From January to June 2026, Armenia produced 5,163.7 million kWh of electricity, marking a 10% increase compared to the same period in 2025, as reported by the Statistical Committee of Armenia.

The bulk of electricity was generated by thermal power plants (TPPs), which contributed 2,031.9 million kWh, accounting for 39.3% of the overall output. TPP generation surged by 43.5% compared to January to June 2025. Hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) ranked second, generating 1,346.0 million kWh, or 26.1% of the total, reflecting a 3.4% increase from the previous year.

The Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (NPP) produced 939.5 million kWh, representing 18.2% of the total, although this was a decrease of 23.8% compared to January-June 2025.

Solar power plants generated 845.7 million kWh, or 16.4% of the total, showing a 13.8% increase from the same period last year. Wind power plants contributed 0.6 million kWh, marking a 44.8% increase, with their share being approximately 0.01%. T

he electricity production figures also encompass output from autonomous power producers. Specifically, the autonomous power producers supplied a total of 309.7 million kWh to Electric Networks of Armenia power distributor, while on-site generation and consumption were estimated at 196.5 million kWh. 

This growth in generation supports economic activity. The 10% rise in electricity production during the first half of the year provides an additional resource base for industries, construction, services, and other economic sectors.

A consistent increase in generation is particularly crucial given the growth in the manufacturing sector, as the availability of electricity directly influences the capacity of enterprises to scale up production.

The primary driver of growth was thermal power plants, which boosted their output by 43.5%, contributing to 39.3% of the total generation. Concurrently, solar energy saw a rise of 13.8%, gradually transforming the energy balance and enhancing the diversification of electricity sources. However, the 23.8% drop in output from the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant (ANPP) indicates that the overall growth in the first half of the year was mainly fueled by other generation sources. This highlights the critical importance of ensuring a stable energy supply and a well-balanced electricity generation structure for the economy, as the energy sector is a key factor for maintaining stable industrial and economic activities.-0-