What is the power system of Mongolia?

The power system of Mongolia consists of the three unconnected energy systems (Central, Western and Eastern Energy System), diesel generators and heat-only boilers in off-grid areas. The Western system provides three province (Aimag) centres and its 22 district (Soum) centers with electricity imported from Russia.

How much does electricity cost in Mongolia?

The latest business and household electricity price data from March 2024 are available for download. Mongolia, September 2023: The price of electricity for households is MNT 0.000 per kWh or USD per kWh. This includes all components of the electricity bill such as the cost of power, distribution and taxes.

What sector consumes the most energy in Mongolia?

The housing and communal service sector consumes 24% and the transportation and communication sector 4%. The rest, 10%, is consumed by the remaining sectors of the Mongolian economy. The totally required capacity in Mongolia is 740 MW at present and will increase to 780 MW in 2010. ►Go to Top Heating

Will the EA fully control the electricity sector in Mongolia?

The director of the EA emphasized that it is not the EA’s intention to fully control electricity sector in Mongolia, which means that there will be room for existing and new private companies to operate at least the distribution systems. ►Go to Top

Will China build a coal power station in Mongolia?

Chinese investors plan to construct a gigantic 4,800 MW coal power station in southern Mongolia during the next decade. It will be supplied with coal from Mongolia but the electricity generated is exclusively transmitted to China.

Who sets tariffs in Mongolia?

The ERA is responsible for the tariff setting in the Mongolian energy sector. According to the Mongolian Energy Law tariffs should be cost-covering. In practice, however, the tariffs are kept lower for political reasons and cost-covering tariffs would not be approved by the authorities if suggested by a licensee.