See also
- Electricity sector in Armenia
- List of power stations in Asia
- List of power stations in Europe
- List of largest power stations in the world
This article lists all power stations in Armenia .
| Station | Installed Capacity (MW) | Year Built |
|---|---|---|
| Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant - Units 1-4 | 1,110 | 1963-1966 |
| Hrazdan Thermal Power Plant - Unit 5 | 480 | 2012 |
| Yerevan Thermal Power Plant | 242 | 2010 |
| Station | Installed Capacity (MW) | Year Built | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Metsamor Nuclear Power Plant | 1969-1980 | ||
| Armenia-1 | 407 | 1969-1976 | Shut down |
| Armenia-2 | 440 | 1975-1980 | Operational |
| Plant | Installed Capacity (MW) | Year built |
|---|---|---|
| Sevan-Hrazdan Cascade | 556 | 1936-1961 |
| Sevan Hydro Power Plant | 34.2 | 1949 |
| Atarbekyan Hydro Power Plant (Hrazdan) | 81.6 | 1959 |
| Gyumush Hydro Power Plant (Argel) | 224 | 1953 |
| Arzni Hydro Power Plant | 70.5 | 1956 |
| Kanaker Hydro Power Plant | 102 | 1936 |
| Yerevan 1 Hydro Power Plant | 44 | 1961 |
| Vorotan Cascade | 405.46 | 1970-1984 |
| Spandaryan Hydro Power Plant | 76 | 1984 |
| Shamb Hydro Power Plant | 171 | 1977 |
| Tatev Hydro Power Plant | 157.2 | 1970 |
| Station | Town | Coordinates | Capacity (MW) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jermaghbyur Geothermal Power Plant | Jermaghbyur | 150 | Proposed | |
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