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The country plans to provide large-scale incentives for the establishment of energy storage stations through the introduction of a new regulatory mechanism. As reported by the Minister of Territorial Administration and Infrastructure, David Khudatyan, a proposal has been submitted to the government to codify a new type of activity into law: the licensing of electricity storage (accumulation) services.
Holders of such licenses will gain the right not only to store energy in specific territories but also to act as full-fledged players in the energy market: they will be permitted to buy and sell electricity on the wholesale market and provide commercial storage services to other market participants.
At the same time, the regulations provide for a flexible approach for small facilities and private use. Specifically, energy storage activities at stations with a capacity of up to 1 MW will not be subject to mandatory licensing. A similar exception will apply to higher-capacity stations (over 1 MW) if the stored energy is used exclusively to meet the owner's own needs rather than for sale.
The urgency of these innovations is driven by the rapid growth of renewable energy sources in the country. As of March 1, 2026, the total capacity of solar power plants in Armenia reached 1141 MW, of which 479 MW comes from the industrial sector and 662 MW from autonomous rooftop installations. Given that projects for an additional 170 MW are currently in the implementation phase under previously issued licenses, the development of storage capacities is becoming a strategic priority to ensure the stability and balance of the national energy system.
Source: News.am
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