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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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