Self sufficient power supply Mongolia

How will Mongolia improve its energy security?

In the second stage: the energy security reserve of Mongolia will be increased not less than 20 percent, the share of renewable energy sources in total installed capacity will reach 30%. Will be built complex unified energy system based on high capacity smart transmission, management, control, monitoring and information system between regions.

What are the strategic objectives of Mongolia's state policy on energy?

Based on the potential and challenges facing energy sector of Mongolia the State Policy on Energy sets following strategic objectives: In the scope of energy reliability and security: 3.1.1. Ensure energy safety and supply reliability; 3.1.2. Develop mutually beneficial cooperation with regional countries; 3.1.3.

What is Mongolia's energy demand?

Currently, Mongolia’s energy demand is driven largely by rapid development of the country’s mining sector, especially in the South Gobi region as a result of mining activities including gold, copper and coal mines. There is a critical need to modernize the country's ageing energy infrastructure and to expand its power and heat distribution systems.

What are the priorities of energy sector development policy in Mongolia?

2.2. The following priorities of energy sector development policy is identified based on current achievements, conditions, challenges of energy sector development of Mongolia and global energy sector development priorities: 2.2.1. Reliability and safety of energy supply; 2.2.2. Efficiency, productivity; 2.2.3.

How much electricity is produced in Mongolia?

The 80% of total electric energy is produced locally and 20% is imported from abroad. 1.4.4. Due to lack of timely implementation of planned project on introduction of new major power source in the energy sector of Mongolia the reserves of installed capacity is rapidly diminishing.

Is there a lack of energy reserves in Mongolia?

The lack of reserves to cover increasing peak load demand and maintain system dynamic stability is exists. The import electric energy reached 20% of total energy consumption of Mongolia. 1.4.5.