Despite the availability of abundant renewable energy sources in Armenia (especially hydroelectric and wind power) and calls from EU officials to shut down the nuclear power plant at Metsamor, the Armenian Government is exploring the possibilities of installing new small modular nuclear reactors.
Malia a dispoñibilidade de abundantes fontes de enerxía renovables en Armenia (especialmente hidroeléctrica e eólica) e as peticións da Unión Europea para apagar a central nuclear de Metsamor, o goberno armenio está considerando a posibilidade de instalar novos pequenos reactores nucleares modulares.