Economy
Posted: 4 years ago

Georgia Launched Electricity Exports to Turkey and Russia

According to Electricity System Commercial Operator (ESCO), Georgia launched electricity exports to Turkey and Russia in May, 2.78 million kw/h a day – to Turkey and 2.61 million kw/h to Russia. 

Exports started as a result of growing electricity generation at Georgia-based HPPs. 

According to the forecast balance of Ministry of Economy, in 2019 Georgia will export 700 million kw/h electricity, down 400% compared to imports. Georgia does not import electricity only in May and July.