Mongolia had a total primary energy supply (TPES) of 6.66 Mtoe in 2019. Electricity consumption was 7.71 TWh. Mongolia is a big producer of coal, which is mostly exported. Domestic consumption of coal accounts for about 70% of Mongolia's primary energy and makes up most of the electricity generation, accounting for about 87% of the domestic electricity production in 2019.
Electricity generation
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). In 2012, coal was used to generate 98% of the electricity in Mongolia. Electricity generation by power source (GWh)"Installation of Solar PV System (annex)", The Joint Crediting Mechanism, 29 September 2016.YearCoalOilHydroWind20154670107015020144510106012020134280106050
Coal power Coal-fired power stations are the dominant type of electricity generation in Mongolia and may also supply heat. There are 7 currently active power stations. ListConstructed inDefunctElectrical capacity (MW)Thermal capacity(Gcal/year)Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 119341988Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 21961 -2455Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 31968 -186585Ulaanbaatar Thermal Power Plant 41983 -7001373Baganuur Thermal Plant1980 - -300Erdenet Thermal Power Plant1987 -28.8302.5Dalanzadgad Thermal Power Plant2000 -Darkhan Thermal Power Plant1965 -481196Amgalan Thermal Power Plant2015 -348Dornod Thermal Power Plant197036Bööröljüüt Thermal Power PlantБөөрөлжүүт цахилгаан станц 300 MВт цахилгаан нийлүүлж эхэллээ2025 -300
Renewable energy
In 2018, 7% of Mongolia's electricity came from renewable power sources, mainly wind power. Mongolia has very sunny weather with average insolation above 1,500 W/m2 in most of the country, making solar power highly available.
In 2017, Mongolia commissioned the 10 MW Darkhan Solar Power Plant in Darkhan-Uul Province, the first photovoltaic power station in the country. 247 MW of solar power plants have been approved for construction. Guaranteed power purchase agreements and favorable tariff structures promote further growth of the industry.
Electricity consumption In 2018, much of Mongolia's electricity consumption was driven by industry and construction. +Mongolian Energy Consumption by SectorSectorElectricity Consumption (%)Industry & Construction47Transport & Communication3Agriculture1Household & Communal Housing18Others7Transmission & Distribution Losses12Station Usage12Export0
See also
Mongolia Energy Corporation
Environmental issues in Mongolia Economy of Mongolia
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