In the last year, spanning from September 2024 to August 2025, Georgia's electricity consumption reflects a strong reliance on low-carbon sources. Low-carbon energy, which predominantly comes from hydropower, accounts for more than 70% of the electricity generation. Specifically, almost 73% of electricity comes from clean energy sources, with hydropower alone covering 72%. Meanwhile, fossil fuels contribute about 19%, with gas being the sole fossil source in use. Net imports fill in the remainder at slightly over 8%. This data indicates a robust commitment to clean energy, though there is always room for improvement, particularly in diversifying the low-carbon portfolio.
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Is Electricity Growing in Georgia?
Despite Georgia's heavy reliance on low-carbon energy, the overall electricity consumption per person in 2025 shows a decline compared to the historic record in 2022. The latest figures are 3819 kWh per person, a decrease of around 100 kWh from the 2022 record of 3916 kWh per person. This represents a slight downturn in electricity growth, which is concerning given the pressing need for increased electricity to meet new demands. Moreover, low-carbon electricity generation per person has decreased by more than 200 kWh from its peak in 2024, standing at 2791 kWh per person in 2025. The decline in both total and low-carbon electricity generation is troubling and highlights the need for renewed focus on expanding clean energy infrastructure to reverse this trend.
Suggestions
For Georgia to bolster its commitment to low-carbon electricity, looking at successful regions can offer valuable lessons. For instance, countries such as France and Slovakia achieve more than 65% of their electricity from nuclear energy, setting a robust example for integrating nuclear power into the energy mix. Meanwhile, U.S. states like Iowa and South Dakota demonstrate how substantial contributions from wind energy—60% and 57% respectively—can diversify clean electricity sources. Emulating these regions by investing in solar and expanding nuclear facilities would be a consequential step toward sustainable growth. This strategy not only counteracts declining trends but also supports future demand driven by electrification and technological advancements.
History
In the decades following the early 1990s, the journey of low-carbon electricity in Georgia has seen fluctuating developments, particularly with hydropower. The early 1990s saw some reductions in hydropower, but the 2000s brought a series of ups and downs, with notable increases and decreases in different years. The 2010s continued this trend of variability, reflecting both gains and setbacks. The early 2020s showed encouraging gains with an increase of 2 TWh in 2021, but the subsequent variability points to the need for more consistent policy to back low-carbon growth. Expanding solar and nuclear infrastructure could help stabilize and increase low-carbon electricity generation, vital for Georgia’s energy future.
