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Geothermal Energy in Armenia
Currently there are number of geothermal energy sources in Armenia (in Jermuk, Hanqavan etc.) however they are not used because of high level of corosion property.

Future Plans
A lot researches were conducted to detect expedient sources of geothermal energy. One of the promising locations is Jermaghbyur, whose geological and geophysical surveys allow us to assume that at a depth of 2500-3000 meters there is a high pressure (20-25 ccm) hot water reserves. In case of confirmation of this data, the geothermal power plant with the capacity of 25 MW in Armenia will be constructed at Jermaghbyur. Երկրաջերմային Ե (գեոթերմալ) էներգետիկայի զարգացման հեռանկարները Հայաստանում

Within the framework of joint financing of the Republic of Armenia and the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development, corresponding geophysical researches have been completed in two geothermal platforms called "Gridzor" and "Karkar". The program for Renewable Energy Program (SREP) of the Climate Investment Funds, Armenia has approved the investment program for Renewable Energy, according to which in 2016 the geological drilling works at the Karkar geothermal site were implemented. Results of the tests and the relevant measurements will be published in 2017.

Karkar
In Karkar, a region of Syunik, drilling works are performed at a height of 3100 meters above sea level. The financing of geological studies has been undertaken by the Climate Investment Fund, co-financed by the Government of Armenia. Erik Poghosyan, Chief Engineer of Sisian High-Voltage Electric Networks, Drilling Operator, said that the works started on July 15. "It is planned to drill 1200 meters of drilling, after which the water steam temperature measurements will show what we will achieve," he said, adding that it is early to speak about the results, since only 15 meters out of 1500 meters were drilled.

"By reaching 1500 meters, it will be clear to us whether we have water and steam of our expected temperature," said the Deputy Minister, noting that in case of receiving the expected results, he will also drill a second to the nearest drill, and again after a positive result next year already drilling of production purpose. "According to preliminary data it is planned to have a capacity of up to 30 MW, with an annual capacity of 250 MW / h, which will operate all year round. This is a unique source of renewable energy, which does not depend on weather or other conditions and is always active, which is why it is valuable for our energy system, "the deputy minister said.

A land road has been built in Syunik Mountains to reach mountainous highway and transport it to the equipment, which by the way will never be asphalted. The point is that the Climate Investment Fund, which has provided a $ 9 million grant to the project, also has an environmentally-friendly nature, not to damage the Syunik highland, Alpine nature. In addition to Karkar, there are potential sources of geothermal energy also in Jermaghbyur, Gridzor and Armenia-Georgia border.