5.2 MW DC solar farm project was connected to the grid in Armenia. Chinese solar panel supplier Risen Energy terms as the ‘firstlarge scale solar farm grid connection in the country.

Developer Optimum Energy LLC-distributor of Risen Energy-provides EPC services for this solar farm project, Vayots Arev-1 Solar Farm is located in Vayots Dzor region ofArmenia.

There is much rooom for solar to develop in Armenia with its government’s focus on solar energy in an effort to lower dependence on expensive imported electricity. This solar farm project will promote brand influence of solar panel supplier Risen Energy in other markets.

The 5.2 MW DC project is not the largest solar farm planned in Armenia. Spanish solar company Fotowatio Renewable Ventures won a 55 MW project with financial support from EBRD, IFC and European Union in July 2020, paving way to start constructing the project