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How much solar energy does Georgia have?

Solar irradiance in Georgia varies between 1 250 kWh/m 2 and 1 800 kWh/m 2 annually, and total solar energy potential is estimated at 108 MW. Household solar water heating systems have been installed in rural areas, where solar energy warms water to 40‑50°C. Georgia’s geothermal water stock is estimated at 200‑250 mcm annually.

How many solar PV installations are there in Georgia?

As of April 2022, Georgia had 397 solar PV installations (each below 500 kW) for a total capacity of 20.4 MW. In addition, the Ministry of Infrastructure initiated and is financing a GEL 2‑million project to install autonomous micro-PV plants in sparsely populated, hard-to-reach villages in mountainous regions.

What is Georgia's solar and wind potential?

Reliable and comprehensive assessments of Georgia’s solar and wind potential still need to be conducted, involving an accurate evaluation of resources and geospatial analysis using a GIS. Wind potential has been roughly estimated at 1 500 MW of capacity, for 4 TWh of average annual electricity generation.

How do gas imports reach Georgia from Azerbaijan?

More gas imports reach Georgia from Azerbaijan by way of the South Caucasus Pipeline (SCP), which transports gas from the Shah Deniz field parallel to the route of the Baku-Tbilisi-Ceyhan (BTC) crude oil pipeline from Azerbaijan through Georgia to Türkiye.

How many BCM of natural gas is transported to Armenia and Georgia?

In 2019, the pipeline transported 1.94 bcm of natural gas to Armenia and 0.17 bcm to Georgia. Georgia’s internal market receives gas through the East-West and North-South Main Gas Pipeline systems, consisting of the Kazbegi, Kakheti, Southern, Ajara and Poti branches.