Armenia's Push for Clean Energy and Sustainable Development

Recognizing the urgency of climate action, Armenia is accelerating efforts to implement its NDC, with a focus on strengthening climate resilience in its most vulnerable sectors. A major pillar of Armenia’s mitigation strategy is expanding renewable energy, aiming for solar to make up at least 15% of total energy production by 2030 and scaling up wind power to 500 MW. With strong implementation planning and policy incentives, Armenia has already made significant progress, with solar reaching 13% of total energy production by 2024 and renewables at 32.3% of total use.

Among the country’s most notable achievements is the Masrik-1 Solar Facility, developed through a public-private partnership with financing from international institutions. With a 62 MW capacity, 114,984 solar panels and the potential to power more than 20,000 homes, Masrik-1 is a major step forward for Armenia’s energy transition. The project demonstrates Armenia’s solar potential while creating jobs, stimulating investment and preventing more than 54,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions per year.

Read the full story in the Partnership in Action Report.