The Georgian Power System Hydro Power Plants Install Capacity Review

The Georgian power system is unique in terms of the composition of hydroelectric power plants generating equipment, as well as in terms of power and electricity balances. In general, Georgian power system is small, but more than 75% of all electricity in Georgia is generated by hydroelectric power plants. Another feature of the power system of Georgia and its hydroelectric power plants is the fact that power plants operate in the special conditions of the Caucasus mountain at an altitude of 2500–3000 meters above sea level, which is of particular scientific interest. The study of the composition of the generating equipment of Georgian power plants and their install capacity technological indicators allows to study the unique experience and features of their technological functioning of hydraulic units in mountainous terrain. Based on the open data of the system operator of Georgia - Georgian State Electrosystem, the Association of European network of transmission system operators, data from the Ministry of Energy of Georgia and other sources, a list of power plants of the Georgian power system that provide power at voltage class 110 kV and above was compiled. On the basis of official Georgian State Electrosystem company reports, hydroelectric power plants of the power system, as well as power and electricity balances, have been studied.