Georgia’s electricity generation decreased in May 2026 due to weaker hydrological conditions and generation restrictions imposed by the system operator, according to a Galt & Taggart report. Hydropower output fell by 10% year-on-year to 1.2 billion kWh, accounting for 97.5% of total electricity supply.
The report says the restrictions were necessary to balance supply and demand, as electricity generation would otherwise have exceeded domestic consumption and export needs. The exact volume of curtailed generation has not been disclosed publicly.
Meanwhile, wind and solar generation increased by 56% year-on-year, supported by new renewable energy projects, although their share of total supply remained low at around 1%. Thermal power plants were not operating during the month, in line with seasonal patterns.
Galt & Taggart expects output restrictions to continue in June and July, but at a lower level. A new electricity barter agreement with Turkey, involving exports in summer and imports later in the year, is expected to boost demand and reduce the need for further curtailments.
