ArmInfo. Reforms of the Armenian energy market with the support of the EU are the focus of discussions at a two-day international expert seminar organized within the framework of the "EU for Energy" program. and launched today in Yerevan.
According to the press service of the Public Services Regulatory Commission (PSRC) of Armenia, the event aims to support the practical implementation of ongoing electricity market reforms in Armenia through the exchange of EU and member state experience, professional dialogue, and discussion of key regulatory issues in the sector.
In his opening remarks, Mesrop Mesropyan, Chairman of the PSRC, emphasized the importance of European Union support and international exchange of experience, emphasizing the importance of electricity market liberalization, regulation of energy storage systems, and the development of the Commission's institutional capacity in the context of Armenia's energy sector reforms.
"It is particularly important for us to ensure not only the study of best international practices but also their adaptation to the specifics and needs of Armenia in order to ensure the practical and consistent implementation of reforms. "At the same time, the development of energy storage systems and their effective regulation are of great importance for the integration of renewable energy sources and increasing the flexibility of the energy system," Mesropyan noted.
In turn, Armin Büum, Resident Expert of the EU4Energy program in the Armenian office, highlighted the effective cooperation established between the EU and the PSRC, noting the Commission's key role in the electricity market reform process in Armenia. According to him, expert and technical cooperation, supported by the EU, facilitates the exchange of European experience, develops professional capacity, and advances reforms in the energy sector.
Experts from Hungary, as well as representatives of Armenian government agencies and regulatory bodies, are participating in the two-day seminar. During the discussions, Hungarian and international experts will present the experience of Hungary and the European Union in various areas of electricity market regulation and governance, examining the current regulatory and institutional approaches, as well as the possibilities for their localization and practical application in Armenia.
The seminar's agenda includes issues related to electricity market liberalization, market operations and balancing mechanisms, regulation of electricity storage systems, institutional organization and capacity development in the energy sector, regulatory compliance, cooperation between energy and antitrust authorities, consumer protection, and a system of guarantees of origin for renewable energy.
The event is being held within the framework of the third phase of the "Facilitating Clean Energy Transition and Connectivity in the Eastern Partnership" initiative of the "EU4Energy" program.
