For the first time in Georgia’s history, solar power plants will be connected to the national energy grid, marking a significant milestone in the country’s energy diversification efforts. According to the Georgian State Electrosystem, five solar power plants with a combined capacity of 10 megawatts will be integrated into the unified grid in the coming weeks. All five facilities are located in the Kakheti region.
The investors behind the project are LLC "Alazanis Mze" and LLC "Kakhetis Mze". As company representatives told BMG, the five solar plants, each with a 2 MW capacity, were completed in May 2025, and are now undergoing final procedures to be connected to the system.
The plants were developed under Georgia’s Contracts for Difference (CFD) mechanism, a government-backed initiative to support renewable energy investments. Once operational, they are expected to generate 15 million kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity annually.
Nugzar Khaindrava, the project manager, confirmed that this is only the beginning. The company has a broader vision, with an additional 100 megawatts (MW) of solar projects in its pipeline.
“We have about 100 MW of solar power plants in our portfolio at different stages of development. Some have received CFD support, some are in the research phase, and others are undergoing the permitting process,” Khaindrava explained.
“We plan to start construction on several of these projects this year, including a 25 MW solar plant.”
Khaindrava emphasized the growing importance of solar energy in Georgia, particularly as local electricity consumption is rising faster than domestic production. While hydropower remains the dominant renewable source, solar is now viewed as a critical complement to ensure energy security and diversification.
This development marks a key step forward in Georgia’s energy transition and signals growing investor confidence in the country’s renewable energy sector.
