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Former PM: Will Gazprom halt development of renewable energy in Armenia?
February 06, 2014 | 16:06
YEREVAN. - The government must check whether agreements with Gazprom
will interfere with development of renewable energy in Armenia,
opposition MP said in parliament.
Hrant Bagratyan, former prime minister of Armenia, believes the
parliamentary majority is wrong by refusing to set up a working group
to study gas deals with Russia. He expressed doubt whether the
decision to supply gas to 95% of Armenia's territory was right.
Another problem is the possibility of using wind and solar energy.
Over the last 10-15 years the cost of solar power plants decreased
tenfold, reaching $2,500 per kilowatt of installed capacity, he said.
"And what is Armenia doing? And what is Gazprom's view? Does the new
agreement give Gazprom a chance to demand closure of all alternative
energy projects in Armenia? We have not heard answers to these
questions," Bagratyan said addressing the lawmakers.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am
February 06, 2014 | 16:06
YEREVAN. - The government must check whether agreements with Gazprom
will interfere with development of renewable energy in Armenia,
opposition MP said in parliament.
Hrant Bagratyan, former prime minister of Armenia, believes the
parliamentary majority is wrong by refusing to set up a working group
to study gas deals with Russia. He expressed doubt whether the
decision to supply gas to 95% of Armenia's territory was right.
Another problem is the possibility of using wind and solar energy.
Over the last 10-15 years the cost of solar power plants decreased
tenfold, reaching $2,500 per kilowatt of installed capacity, he said.
"And what is Armenia doing? And what is Gazprom's view? Does the new
agreement give Gazprom a chance to demand closure of all alternative
energy projects in Armenia? We have not heard answers to these
questions," Bagratyan said addressing the lawmakers.
News from Armenia - NEWS.am