{"id":164,"date":"2017-01-30T00:31:15","date_gmt":"2017-01-30T00:31:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/r2e2.am\/?p=164"},"modified":"2020-05-05T07:20:04","modified_gmt":"2020-05-05T07:20:04","slug":"energy-week-2017-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/2017\/01\/30\/energy-week-2017-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Energy Week"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>Traditional \u201cEnergy Week 2017<\/strong><strong>\u2033\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Conference launched in Yerevan<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Traditional \u201cEnergy Week 2017\u2033 series of Events launched in January 25-27, 2017, \u00a0which was organized by \u00a0Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund and Expomedia\u00a0 Centre of Exhibition Projects.<\/p>\n<p>The President of the RA Mr. Serzh Sargsyan, the World Bank Country Director Mrs. Laura Bailey, the Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources Mr. Hayk Harutyunyan, representatives of international institutions, non-governmental and financial organizations, foreign investors, private and public sector representatives and experts took part in the opening ceremony of the event.<span id=\"more-8170\"><\/span><\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3440 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2094-2-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2094-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2094-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2094-2-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>These regular Events organized by the Fund were aimed at presenting the latest developments in energy efficiency and renewable energy sector, investment opportunities and possible sources of funding, technological and engineering solutions, perspectives and problems existing in the sector.<\/p>\n<p>The series of Events included a three-day exhibition, which represented local producers and professional companies working in the sector. It introduced insulating materials, energy efficient lighting and heating systems, solar technology schemes and services. The exhibition was attended by 28 specialized companies.<\/p>\n<p>Investors represent different countries, such as France, Germany, Spain, Italy, Holland, Switzerland, USA, United Arab\u00a0<a class=\"intext-link\" href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/en\/2017\/01\/energy-week-2017-2\/#\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\">Emirates<\/a>, India, Iran, Lebanon, China, Russia, Ukraine and others. The first solar power station construction prospects in Masrik 1 site in Gegharkunik region, as well as the details of the tender were presented at the Conference. The\u00a0anticipated capacity of the <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3446 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2318-2-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2318-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2318-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2318-2-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>power station is 55 MW, although a station of about 95 MW capacity is possible to construct in the selected site. The Tender will allow to obtain the lowest price proposal through participation of eligible companies and investors. The participation of public officials and round-table discussions was not only confidence and guarantee for the investors, but also a good opportunity to provide clarifications on key issues in terms of legislation.<\/p>\n<p>The project introduced energy sector development vision and renewable energy enabling environment for the investments in Armenia. Enabling policies and stable \u00a0historical experience was introduced by local investors and banks, which was crucial to attracting foreign investments.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-3443 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2220-2-2-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2220-2-2-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2220-2-2-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/img_2220-2-2.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>The second day of the Event was devoted to the development of renewable energy in Armenia, several reports on investment climate, energy system, investors\u2019 risk mitigation solutions and other issues in Armenia. The guests of the Event visited Armenia Cognac\/Brandy factory during the break.<\/p>\n<p>The third day of the Event was focused on energy efficiency sector achievements and challenges, financing opportunities, mechanisms for energy efficiency investments, as well as the development of sustainable energy project in Syunik region, and number of other issues.<\/p>\n<p>The participants visited Merdzavan solar resource measuring station, which was installed and used by Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund for the assessment of reliable, accurate solar resource data collection.<\/p>\n<p>The results and achievements of the project, government reforms and incentives so far were introduced during the Event. Financing opportunities for community energy saving projects and SME energy efficiency projects were introduced by the international and local banks.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Welcome Addresses-<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/%D5%86%D5%A1%D5%AD%D5%A1%D5%A3%D5%A1%D5%B0-%D5%8D%D5%A5%D6%80%D5%AA-%D5%8D%D5%A1%D6%80%D5%A3%D5%BD%D5%B5%D5%A1%D5%B6%D5%AB-%D5%B8%D5%B2%D5%BB%D5%B8%D6%82%D5%B5%D5%B6%D5%AB-%D5%AD%D5%B8%D5%BD%D6%84%D5%A8.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mr. Serzh Sargsyan, The President of Armenia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Laura-Bailey.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Mrs. Laura Bailey, Country Director, The World Bank<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/List-of-Investors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Investers<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Agenda-eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Agenda<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/en\/gallery-2\/gallery-en\/?album=2&amp;gallery=79\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Photo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Sustainable-Energy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable energy development in Armenia,\u00a0Mr.H.Harutyunyan, Deputy Minister of Energy Infrastructure and Natural Resources<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Solar-power_final-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Armenia Solar Power Project, Mr. Ruben Gevorgyan, R2E2 Fund<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PresentacionEffergy-solar.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Solar Resource Assessment in Armenia: preliminary results of ground based measurements, satellite and model validation,\u00a0Jos\u00e9 Mart\u00ednez Valenzuela Effergy\/Irsolav \u00a0(Spain)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PEF2827-132-Masrik-1-FS-presentation-R00-MLC-FINAL-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Feasibility Study for Masrik 1 Investment Project Manuel Ladron De Cegama\u00a0\u00c5F Aries Energ\u00eda (Spain)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/PEF2827-132-Masrik-1-ESIA-presentation-R00-MLC-FINAL-2.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Grid Connection Options at Masrik 1 site Manuel Ladron De Cegama\u00c5F Aries Energ\u00eda (Spain)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/1-Invest-in-Armenia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>Investment Climate in Armenia, Mr. K. Mkrtichyan, Director of Development Foundation of Armenia<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Armenia-Investment-Guide.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Armenia Investment Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Understanding-Power-Sector-of-Armenia.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Legal Regulatory Structure of the Project, Government guarantees and incentives for Solar IPP, Abgar Budaghyan, R2E2 Fund Expert<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Pasoyan_SE-WEEK-Jan-2017.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Energy efficiency as a pillar for national energy policy- A.Pasoyan<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/02\/UNDP_Diana-Harutyunyan_Eng.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Energy Sector Issues of the RA in the context of Paris Agreement under UN Framework Convention on Climate Change-Diana Harutyunyan Climate Change Program Coordinator, UNDP Armenia<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Tigran-Sargsyan_Yerevan-SEAP.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sustainable energy developments in YEREVAN CITY<strong>&#8211; Tigran Sargsyan, Yerevan Municipality<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/2017-01-27-SME-Energy-Efficiency-Project-IPC-R2E2-Fund-Gernot.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">SME Energy Efficiency Project (IPC\/R2E2 Fund),\u00a0Gernot Kuhlisch, IPC (Germany)<\/a><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Prezentation-RE.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Small Hydro Power Plants\u00a0(Success Stories and Challenges)\u00a0Arevik Malyan, SHPP Association<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Presentation_OSCE-R2E2-Temp-Zara.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>OSCE: Support for Syuniq Marz Sustainable Energy Projects\u00a0<\/strong><strong>Z. Gharagyozyan (R2E2 Fund)<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em><strong>Technocom company presentations<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/BM-short.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Bitlis Men, Ashot Minasyan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/3-1701-Shtigen.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Shtigen<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Arpi-Solar_EEW-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arpi<\/a>\u00a0Solar<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>Financing opportunities for renewable energy projects<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Municipality-financing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">ACBA-CREDIT AGRICOLE BANK<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/GREEN-Leasing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">\u0531\u0533\u0532\u0531 \u00a0\u053c\u056b\u0566\u056b\u0576\u0563<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/Presentation-lusavor-sahman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Ledify (Lusavor Sahman) Hayk Shekyan<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/MINIMUM-FUNCTIONAL-SPECIFICATIONS-Masrik-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MINIMUM FUNCTIONAL SPECIFICATIONS \u2013 Masrik 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/FEASIBILITY-STUDY-Masrik-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">FEASIBILITY STUDY \u2013 Masrik 1<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/new.r2e2.am\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/01\/MASRIK-1-PLAN.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">MASRIK 1 \u2013 PLAN<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\">\n<p><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Traditional \u201cEnergy Week 2017\u2033\u00a0Conference launched in Yerevan Traditional \u201cEnergy Week 2017\u2033 series of Events launched in January 25-27, 2017, \u00a0which was organized by \u00a0Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency Fund and Expomedia\u00a0 Centre of Exhibition Projects. The President of the RA Mr. Serzh Sargsyan, the World Bank Country Director Mrs. Laura Bailey, the Deputy Minister &hellip; <\/p>\n<p class=\"link-more\"><a href=\"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/2017\/01\/30\/energy-week-2017-2\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading<span class=\"screen-reader-text\"> &#8220;Energy Week&#8221;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":165,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":[],"categories":[6,5],"tags":[93],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=164"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":5231,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/164\/revisions\/5231"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/165"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=164"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=164"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/old.r2e2.am\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=164"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}