Georgia aims to reach 11.5 GW power capacity by 2036 under a ten-year energy development plan presented by the government.
The plan also sets a goal of meeting domestic electricity needs without imports. Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development Mariam Kvrivishvili presented the targets to energy-sector representatives in March 2026.
The programme would expand generation and strengthen the national grid. Solar, wind, hydropower and battery storage all have roles in the proposed transition.
Two-stage expansion plan
The first phase envisages adding 4,000 MW of new generation capacity. The government expects this phase to include solar, wind and hydropower projects.
A second phase would run from 2032 to 2036. It could add up to 2,750 MW, with greater emphasis on large hydropower plants.
These additions would form part of the wider 11,500 MW target. However, they remain planning goals rather than completed investments.
Grid investment will decide delivery
New power plants will require major transmission upgrades. The ministry estimates that Georgian State Electrosystem will need about EUR 570 million over five years.
That amount would support the connection of the first 4,000 MW. It would also finance battery storage and other measures needed for system flexibility.
The second phase may require a further EUR 400 million. These funds would prepare the grid for the larger capacity target planned for 2036.
The government also plans to revise project reviews and grid-connection procedures. The stated aim is to connect rights more closely to real development progress.
The plan gives investors a clearer view of Georgia’s long-term direction. Even so, delivery will depend on finance, permits, construction schedules and grid readiness.
Electricity imports may also remain necessary during the transition. The 2036 objective should therefore be understood as a policy target, not a guaranteed outcome.
The programme also assumes that enough projects reach construction. Announced capacity alone will not change the system. Developers must secure finance, complete permits and meet connection milestones before new plants can contribute to supply.
The article is based on information published by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of Georgia.