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In 2018, Mongolia generated 8.2 TWh of electricity in which 6.5 TWh (79.7%) was generated domestically and 1.7 TWh (20.3%) was imported from [[China]] and [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web|date=January 2021|url=https://www.eria.org/uploads/media/Research-Project-Report/2020-17-Mongolia-Energy-Efficiency/8_Chapter_2-Outline-Energy-Consumption.pdf|title=Outline of Energy Consumption Survey in Mongolia|website=Eria|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
In 2018, Mongolia generated 8.2 TWh of electricity in which 6.5 TWh (79.7%) was generated domestically and 1.7 TWh (20.3%) was imported from [[China]] and [[Russia]].<ref>{{cite web|date=January 2021|url=https://www.eria.org/uploads/media/Research-Project-Report/2020-17-Mongolia-Energy-Efficiency/8_Chapter_2-Outline-Energy-Consumption.pdf|title=Outline of Energy Consumption Survey in Mongolia|website=Eria|access-date=19 October 2023}}</ref> |
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===Power plants=== |
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[[File:Power plant near Ulaanbaatar.jpg|thumb|[[Thermal Power Plant No. 3 (Ulaanbaatar)|Thermal Power Plant No. 3]] in [[Ulaanbaatar]]]] |
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[[File:Solar panels in Ogiinuur.jpg|thumb|[[Solar panel]] in [[Ögii nuur, Arkhangai|Ögii nuur]], [[Arkhangai Province]]]] |
[[File:Solar panels in Ogiinuur.jpg|thumb|[[Solar panel]] in [[Ögii nuur, Arkhangai|Ögii nuur]], [[Arkhangai Province]]]] |
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Revision as of 07:00, 19 October 2023
The electricity sector in Mongolia ranges from generation, transmission, distribution and sales of electricity in Mongolia.
Generation
Capacity
In 2018, Mongolia generated 8.2 TWh of electricity in which 6.5 TWh (79.7%) was generated domestically and 1.7 TWh (20.3%) was imported from China and Russia.[1]
Power plants
In 2010, the total amount of electricity produced by all types of power plant in Mongolia are 4,256.1 GWh (thermal power), 31 GWh (hydroelectric), 13.2 GWh (diesel) and 0.6 GWh (solar and wind).[2]
Fuel types
In 2012, coal was used to generate 98% of the electricity in Mongolia.[3]
| Electricity generation by power source (GWh)[4] | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Coal | Oil | Hydro | Wind |
| 2015 | 4670 | 10 | 70 | 150 |
| 2014 | 4510 | 10 | 60 | 120 |
| 2013 | 4280 | 10 | 60 | 50 |
Consumption
In 2018, much of Mongolia's electricity consumption was driven by industry and construction.
| Sector | Electricity Consumption (%) |
|---|---|
| Industry & Construction | 47 |
| Transport & Communication | 3 |
| Agriculture | 1 |
| Household & Communal Housing | 18 |
| Others | 7 |
| Transmission & Distribution Losses | 12 |
| Station Usage | 12 |
| Export | 0 |
See also
References
- ^ "Outline of Energy Consumption Survey in Mongolia" (PDF). Eria. January 2021. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
- ^ http://jref.or.jp/images/pdf/20120309/9March_REvision2012_keynote_tsagaan.pdf
- ^ "Coal Facts | WCA | World Coal Association". Worldcoal.org. Retrieved 2014-04-21.
- ^ "Installation of Solar PV System (annex)", The Joint Crediting Mechanism, 29 September 2016.
- ^ Jamsran, Janarbaatar (August 2018). "Energy Sector of Mongolia: Country Report" (PDF). The Institute of Energy Economics, Japan. Retrieved December 4, 2019.
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