The Georgian government is forming a ten-year plan that will radically update the energy sector and reduce dependence on imports.
According to Deputy Minister of Economy Inga Phaladze, the country plans to actively build hydro, solar, and wind power plants. Special emphasis is placed on large hydroelectric power plants, which should fully cover domestic demand and open the way for exports, including a promising route — an underwater cable through the Black Sea to Europe.
At the same time, the agenda includes the modernization of power grids, without which it is impossible to connect new generation facilities. Phaladze emphasizes that the grids will have to withstand a significantly greater load in the next 4–5 years, which requires a large-scale restoration and expansion of infrastructure. The government is already preparing packages of updated licenses and memorandums to synchronize projects.
The developed energy policy aims to turn Georgia into an active player in the regional market. The new course should ensure sustainable trade in electricity not only with neighbors, but also with the European Union, where demand for green energy is expected to grow in the coming years.
It was previously reported that in October, Georgian power lines were loaded at a record level: total transit reached 200 million kWh.
