Chinese company advances Georgia's energy autonomy

Goldwind, a Chinese wind power technology company and a global provider of clean energy solutions, has successfully completed the first turbine installation at Georgia's largest wind power initiative to date, the Ruisi Wind Power Project located near the city of Gori. 

Demonstrating a high level of engineering precision, the Goldwind team transitioned from the start of operations to the completion of the first installation in just seven days, setting a new benchmark for installation efficiency in Georgia's local mountainous wind sector.

The Goldwind team installs the first wind turbine at the Ruisi Wind Power Project near Gori, Georgia. [Photo courtesy of Goldwind]

The project represents a concrete outcome of the deepening cooperation between China and Georgia in the high-tech and green energy sectors. 

"In recent years, cooperation between Chinese and Georgian enterprises has evolved from traditional infrastructure to high-tech sectors and complete equipment supply," said Zhou Qian, the Chinese ambassador to Georgia, in a recent interview with Business Insider Georgia. "Goldwind's participation in the 206 MW Ruisi Wind Power Project in Gori — encompassing the supply of 33 turbines and 15 years of O&M — is a prime example. Under the 'Dual Carbon' goals, there is vast potential for collaboration in energy storage, grid upgrades and renewable energy."

Once fully operational, the Ruisi Wind Farm will have a total capacity of 206 MW, generating approximately 600 million kWh of clean electricity annually — enough to power over 200,000 households and reduce carbon emissions by over 400,000 metric tons per year.

The milestone comes at a critical time for Georgia's energy transition. As part of the country's National Energy and Climate Plan (2021-2030), the government has prioritized renewable energy development, setting a target for wind power to account for 13.65% of total installed capacity by 2030.