Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§62 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Under the "Concept of the Energy Security of the Republic of Armenia" (adopted in 2013), the "Program-schedule of the events to be held in 2014-2020", (adopted in 2014) and the "Energy Sector Long-term (up to 2036) Development Concept", (adopted in 2015), energy policy is focused on: (...) the development of renewable energy, energy efficiency and energy saving programmes; and the diversification of primary energy sources and supply routes.
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Energy
Renewable
Conservation
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§64 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Energy |
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Electricity generation comes from a mix of publicly and privately-owned power plants. In addition to the main generators which generate the most electricity (Table 4.8), as at 1 January 2018, there were about 184 small hydroelectric power plants, with a total installed capacity of about 357.7 MW, which, in 2017, generated about 862 GWh. In addition, there are two wind farms in operation (total capacity 2.85 MW), four solar photovoltaic plants (total capacity of 2.48 MW with an additional 7.52 MW for which licenses have been issued and constructed expected), and one biogas plant.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§65 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
Loans and financing |
Energy |
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(…) The Armenia Renewable Resources and Energy Efficiency (R2E2) Fund, an autonomous entity established by Government Decision No. 799-N of 28 April 2005, promotes the use of renewable energy.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§67 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
Other price and market based measures |
Energy |
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As the single-buyer, the ENA purchases electricity from generators under power-purchase agreements (PPAs) at prices regulated by the PSRC. Under the Law on Energy, regulated prices should be based on estimates of the revenue required for power sector companies. The calculation includes several factors, including (...) , costs related to environmental standards (...) Following a request from the PSRC or the licensed power producer, the regulated prices may be reviewed every six months, although the PSRC has the right to set tariffs for a longer period if considered necessary for investment security. (...)
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§68 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
Income or price support |
Energy |
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For renewable energy, since 2007, the PSRC has set tariffs to encourage investment. Under the PPAs for new generators, the ENA purchases electricity at feed-in tariffs at guaranteed prices for 15 or 20 years; the prices are adjusted each year for inflation and changes in the exchange rate. For the period 1 July 2018 to 1 July 2019, the feed-in tariffs will vary from AMD 10.605 per kWh for small hydroplants on drinking water pipelines, to AMD 42.845 per kWh for wind power stations (Table 4.9). The generation of electricity from renewable sources has increased considerably over the past few years, with more investments planned, including in geothermal as well as solar, wind and hydropower. The policy objective is to have at least 220 MW from non-hydro renewable sources by 2036.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-Table-IV.9 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
Income or price support |
Energy |
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Table 4.9 Feed-in tariffs for electricity from renewable sources
AMD per kWh
2012 2013 2014 1 Jan 2015 1 Jul 2015 1 Jul 2015 1 Jul 2016 1 Jul 2016 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2017 1 Jul 2018 1 Jul 2018
1 Jul 2019
Small hydroelectric
Natural water flows 19.551 20.287 21.061 21.168 23.631 23.753 23.805 23.864
Irrigation systems 13.033 13.523 14.039 14.110 15.751 15.832 15.867 15.906
Natural water pipelines 8.690 9.017 9.361 9.408 10.502 10.556 10.579 10.605
Wind 34.957 35.339 37.007 45.600 42.426 42.645 42.739 42.845
Biomass 37.447 38.856 38.856 40.542 42.426 42.645 42.739 42.485
Solar n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. n.a. 42.845 42.739 42.645
Note: Tariffs for electricity from renewable energy sources are set by the PSRC for the year ending 30 June, and are reviewed at least annually.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-IV§142 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Sectors |
General environmental reference |
Services |
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Armenia's integrated budgeting system includes the ADS, annual medium-term expenditure framework submissions by the MOTCIT, and the annual state budget. (...) The priorities identified in the ADS for the transport sector include:
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• Development of eco-friendly transport.
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Secretariat TPR |
WT/TPR/S/379 |
S-Table-A1.5 |
Armenia |
2018 |
Measures |
Internal taxes |
All products/economic activities |
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Table A1.5 Fiscal account of the general Government, 2010-17
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Duties 0.7 0.7 0.6 0.7 0.9 0.7 .. ..
Payments for the utilization of natural resources and environment protection 0.3 0.3 0.6 0.8 0.7 0.6 .. ..
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Environment
Natural resources
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/375 |
G-II§3 |
China |
2018 |
Trade Policy Framework |
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China's economic development has been transitioning from a phase of rapid growth to a stage of high-quality development. (...) China will adhere to its overall policy keynote of making progress while maintaining stability, pursue with firmness of purpose the new vision of innovative, coordinated, green and open development (...)
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Government TPR |
WT/TPR/G/375 |
G-III§30 |
China |
2018 |
Measures |
Intellectual property measures |
Services |
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To crack down on IPR infringements and counterfeits, China launches every year special campaigns targeting particular areas including for examples online trade and import-export transactions. In September 2017, an IPR protection operation for foreign-invested enterprises was organized jointly by 12 government agencies, which focused on fighting illegal acts of violating commercial secrets, infringing upon trademark and patents as well as online piracy. Key areas of (...) environment protection (...) were also identified where a special law enforcement campaign named Thunder was launched with the concerted efforts of various government agencies to fight against all kinds of infringements on patents.
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