Georgia’s electricity imports increased significantly in 2025, rising by 27% year-on-year. In December alone, the country imported 300 million kWh of electricity from all neighboring states - Russia, Azerbaijan, Armenia, and even Turkey. Russia remained the dominant supplier, providing 171 million kWh, followed by Armenia with 44 million kWh, Azerbaijan with 41 million kWh, and Turkey with 40.5 million kWh.
Over the full year, Georgia purchased more than 1.5 billion kWh of electricity, of which 971 million kWh came from Russia. A portion of this imported electricity is consumed in the Russian-occupied region of Abkhazia, which receives power from Russia at a preferential rate.
The sharp rise in import volumes also pushed up expenses. Georgia spent a total of $48 million on imported electricity in 2025, almost double the $23.4 million paid in 2024.
The growing reliance on imports highlights both increasing domestic demand and insufficient local generation, raising concerns about long-term energy security and seasonal supply pressures.
