BAKU, Azerbaijan, November 9. Electricity
consumption in Georgia grew by 1.8% in January–September 2025
compared to the same period in 2024, reaching 11 billion
kilowatt-hours (kWh), according to the Georgian Electricity Market
Operator (ESCO), Trend reports.
Despite higher demand, domestic electricity generation fell by
8.6% over the first nine months of 2025, totaling 10.4 billion kWh.
Hydropower plants accounted for the majority of production at 8.7
billion kWh, while thermal power plants generated 1.6 billion kWh.
The Kartli wind farm contributed 63.7 million kWh, ESCO
reported.
Electricity exports also declined sharply, dropping 51.1%
year-on-year to 510.77 million kWh. During this period, Georgia
exported 7.15 million kWh to Russia, 50.03 million kWh to
Azerbaijan, 52.41 million kWh to Armenia, and 401.18 million kWh to
Turkey.
ESCO highlighted that while domestic production has decreased,
the country continues to meet growing consumption needs and
maintain energy exports to neighboring markets.
