YEREVAN. – The government must check whether agreements with Gazprom will interfere with development of renewable energy in Armenia, opposition MP said in parliament.

Hrant Bagratyan, former prime minister of Armenia, believes the parliamentary majority is wrong by refusing to set up a working group to study gas deals with Russia. He expressed doubt whether the decision to supply gas to 95% of Armenia’s territory was right.

Another problem is the possibility of using wind and solar energy. Over the last 10-15 years the cost of  solar power plants decreased tenfold, reaching $2,500 per kilowatt of installed capacity, he said.

”And what is Armenia doing? And what is Gazprom’s view? Does the new agreement give Gazprom a chance to demand closure of all alternative energy projects in Armenia? We have not heard answers to these questions,” Bagratyan said addressing the lawmakers.