Sixteen professionals received honorary recognition during Georgia’s Energy Workers’ Day event, held at the historic Zemo Avchala Hydropower Plant near Tbilisi.

GSE has completed procurement for a 250 MW battery storage project supported by ADB, with construction expected to begin in 2026 and finish in 2029.

GREDA says producers need clarity before next year’s high-water season, while GNERC argues that regulating hydropower and storage are essential to managing Georgia’s recurring seasonal surplus.

Georgia’s Energy Development Fund says it is finalising applications that could seek between USD 10 million and USD 50 million for green projects, although the proposed projects have not yet been disclosed.

CESI’s Alessandro Crippa explains why 1,300 MW was selected for the proposed Black Sea interconnection, how engineers approach a 1,100 km deep-water HVDC link, and which technical milestones would signal the project’s transition towards implementation.

The economy minister has outlined a tender timetable for seabed investigations supporting the proposed electricity link between Georgia and Europe.

The proposed financing covers 40.6 MW of new solar capacity and refinancing for five operating plants, while negotiations on the loan agreement continue.

Prysmian’s Tommaso Noya explains what a 1,000 km-plus Black Sea power link requires in practice — from seabed surveys and deep-water installation to HVDC technology, vessel capacity, onshore grid development and long-term reliability.

Georgian climate-tech startup BioNova is moving from four experimental biodigesters to a new generation of farm-scale systems designed for agricultural businesses that are too large for household units but too small for conventional industrial biogas plants.

A 33.06 kWp rooftop solar installation at the Evangelical-Lutheran Church in Tbilisi has been operating for around three years. The church says the system now generates more electricity over the year than the site consumes, while the original project calculations indicated a payback period of around six years.

Construction has started on the 104 MW Imereti wind project in Sachkhere Municipality, with 13 turbines planned and grid connection targeted for 2027.

Georgia’s 2026 grid-rule amendments have tied transmission connection rights more closely to project viability, construction progress, capacity consistency and contractual deadlines. For renewable-energy developers, the grid connection agreement now has to be managed as part of a wider legal and investment structure.

GSE’s Onise Chichinadze explains how Georgia’s Guarantees of Origin system works, why certification matters even in a renewable-heavy power system, and how closer integration with European frameworks could create new opportunities for generators, exporters and corporate buyers.

Vynity co-founder Giorgi Jalagonia discusses forecasting hydro, wind and solar generation, the commercial cost of imbalance, Georgia’s evolving electricity market, and where artificial intelligence could reshape the energy sector beyond forecasting.

Combined wind and solar generation increased sharply in January–July 2026, supported by new capacity, although the two technologies still represent a small share of Georgia’s electricity supply.

Bank lending to Georgia’s energy sector rose 30% year-on-year in July 2026, while overdue loans remained at just 0.03% of the portfolio.

ADB Principal Energy Specialist Adnan Tareen explains how the planned Ksani battery system could strengthen grid stability, support more wind and solar, and help create a commercial market for energy storage in Georgia.

The 6.4 MWp solar project in Sagarejo is targeting commercial operation in September 2026, following the start of construction in May.

Four solar power plants with a combined installed capacity of 753 kW have been completed across Georgian Rugby infrastructure facilities in Tbilisi.

The developer says the planned wind farm will affect no more than 3% of the licensed forest area, while more than GEL 5.6 million is expected to be paid in compensation related to tree removal.

Installation of all 33 turbines has been completed at the Ruisi Wind Power Project in Shida Kartli, as the 206 MW facility moves toward grid connection and commissioning.

Azerbaijan wants to expand electricity exports toward European markets, with Georgia positioned on both the existing overland route through Türkiye and the planned Black Sea corridor.

The company says it has broadened its regional role since the beginning of 2025, adding design, supervision, operations and maintenance, monitoring and EPC delivery with partners across the Caucasus.

A proposed modification to the Kaspi wind project would increase its installed capacity by 26 MW and fully double-circuit the associated 110 kV transmission line.

SCHNEIDER GROUP Tbilisi Head of Legal Irakli Pipia discusses market entry, corporate structures, land rights, project due diligence and Georgia's potential as a base for regional renewable-energy business.

Georgia’s electricity system links western hydropower, eastern gas-fired generation, cross-border interconnectors and two main distribution networks. Here is how power moves through the country—and why keeping the system balanced matters as much as producing enough electricity.

The industrial self-consumption project in Rustavi will combine on-site solar generation with zero-export control and provision for future battery storage.

Georgia’s energy regulator says protection and disconnection mechanisms may not have operated as intended during the second nationwide system outage in July.

Tamira Chief Operating Officer Avtandil Mamaladze explains why protection systems, switchgear, monitoring and properly engineered electrical panels are central to the safety and reliability of solar projects.

Preliminary findings show that Georgia’s power system became isolated from Azerbaijan before frequency and voltage fell to critical levels, triggering cascading outages.

IRENA says Georgia’s main climate and energy plans use different assumptions and long-term pathways, reducing comparability and creating less consistent signals for investors.

The commercial solar installation uses 860 JA Solar modules and is expected to generate approximately 750,000 kWh of electricity annually.

Energy expert Davit Mirtskhulava says determining the cause of Georgia’s July blackouts requires time, independent expertise and clear interim reporting.

Telasi says electricity distribution in Tbilisi is continuing normally, while Georgian banks will maintain GEL services after the EU sanctioned Inter RAO.

The Georgian Tourism Association chair discusses rising energy costs, growing interest in solar power, and how clean energy could support Georgia’s tourism competitiveness.

Sakcable’s supervisory board chair explains how the company developed and certified a locally manufactured solar cable, and why local supply matters for Georgia’s growing photovoltaic market.

Generation restrictions and water spillage during May and June may have cost Georgia’s power sector up to GEL 100 million, according to a preliminary estimate by energy expert Davit Mirtskhulava.

Step Energy says it is developing a 75 MW solar pipeline as the Georgian company expands into larger EPC projects, battery storage and agrivoltaics.

Mariam Qemashvili, Head of Supply Chain Department at Insta, explains why solar procurement should begin early, how supplier risks affect projects, and why long-term value matters more than the lowest upfront price.

International regulators and energy experts will gather in Tbilisi for WFER IX, covering markets, grids, storage, investment and consumer protection.

Teliani Wind has submitted plans for a seven-turbine, 52.5 MW wind farm near Zemo Rene in Georgia’s Kaspi municipality.

EnergoHack 2026 brought young teams to Kaspi Tech Park for a 36-hour challenge focused on practical energy, technology and public-awareness solutions.

A new 20-year framework strengthens electricity supply and transit cooperation between Azerbaijan and Georgia while supporting wider regional energy connectivity.

Georgia's power system needs stronger transmission, storage and export infrastructure to manage seasonal swings — like May 2026, when high hydro output and weak export demand forced generation curbs, says GREDA's Maia Melikidze.

The Green Energy Corridor has completed its feasibility study and is moving toward implementation as participating countries develop a regional electricity-trading framework.

Students from Senaki and Khobi explored renewable-energy technologies, professional opportunities and electricity generation during GNERC’s 2026 summer-school programme.

Shine Energy says shorter development periods and potential payback within three to five years are supporting growing business interest in solar investment.

Lower export opportunities and generation restrictions reduced Georgia’s hydropower output in May, despite the season’s normally strong water availability.

Representatives of Georgia’s renewable-energy sector gathered in Kakheti for GREDA’s padel tournament, combining professional networking with an informal industry event.

AG Energy and Ming Yang have agreed to cooperate on the planned 187 MW Gogni wind farm, strengthening international involvement in Georgia’s wind sector.

Georgia’s updated grid rules allow connection capacity held by inactive projects to be released and prioritise developments that demonstrate measurable progress.

Procurement delays have affected Georgia’s first grid-scale battery project, which is intended to strengthen system flexibility and support greater renewable-energy integration.

Georgia has 34 wind projects in its development pipeline, although most remain in early studies and only two wind farms currently operate.

GREDA has renewed discussion of the 702 MW Khudoni project, while community concerns and the absence of a final development decision remain important considerations.

ProCredit Bank has verified that its electricity consumption is covered by renewable sources through Georgia’s Guarantees of Origin system.

The Black Sea submarine cable has gained EU Project of Mutual Interest status as Georgia and its regional partners advance technical and institutional preparations.

Georgia has introduced a conditional mechanism to waive around GEL 1 billion in penalties for energy projects that meet revised development commitments.

Electricity trading has resumed on the Georgian Energy Exchange following a seven-month pause, marking another step in the country’s power-market reform.

OHM Energy Georgia has completed a 647 kW solar installation at Tbilisi Hills using more than 1,000 modules and Huawei inverter technology.

Georgia aims to increase installed power capacity to 11.5 GW by 2036 through renewable projects, grid investment and battery storage development.

A 637 kW solar plant in Kulevi is expected to generate around 730 MWh annually for a local fish-processing facility.

Installation of the first turbine marks a major construction milestone for the 206 MW Ruisi wind farm, one of Georgia’s largest planned wind projects.

Georgia commissioned 22.6 MW of new renewable-energy capacity in 2025, with hydro and solar projects expanding the country’s domestic generation base.

Georgia’s transmission development plan lists 31 solar plants for possible commissioning in 2026, pointing to a rapidly expanding project pipeline.

Georgia expects hydropower to provide more than 80% of its electricity generation in 2026, underlining the sector’s continued importance to the national energy system.