Armenia has shortlisted 10 companies and consortiums out of the 21 bids received for its 55 MW solar power project tender (see 21 Bids Received For Armenia PV Tender). A number of national and international names have shown their interest in this project.
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Energy Infrastructure has shared a list of these interested parties. The 4 individual companies that have been shortlisted are:
The 6 shortlisted consortiums are:
In the next round, all 10 competitors will have to offer quotations to win the Masrik-1 project, which is the country's first commercial scale solar power plant. The one offering the lowest and most competitive price will be win the project. A special purpose company will have to be incorporated in Armenia by the successful bidder to carry out the project (see 55 MW PV Tender In Armenia).
The project is part of the 110 MW solar power capacity that the country has planned.