In his speech in the Parliament of Georgia, the Speaker of the Parliament, Irakli Kobakhidze, underscored the Government of Georgia’s successes in the energy field. He stated: "The total installed capacity of all the hydroelectric power plants built in 2007-2012 is eight megawatts whilst in 2013-2016, this figure is 415 megawatts."
According to the
information of the Ministry of Energy of Georgia, five hydroelectric power plants were put into service in 2007-2012. The total capacity of these five HPPs is 11 megawatts.
Table 1: Names and Capacities of HPPs Launched in 2007-2012
| Names |
Installed Capacity Mgwt |
Launch Date |
| Boldoda HPP |
2 |
2007 |
| Sakeni HPP |
1.4 |
2008 |
| Okami HPP |
1.6 |
2009 |
| Mini HPP Khadori 1 |
0.65 |
2010 |
| Khadori HPP 2 |
5.4 |
2012 |
| Total |
11.05 |
|
In 2013-2016, 20 HPPs were launched with a 548 mgwt total capacity. However, of note is the fact that part of the HPPs which became functional after 2012 were initiated by the previous government.
FactCheck took a look at Georgia’s largest HPPs. The
Larsi HPP capacity is 19 mgwt and its construction
started in 2011. The construction of the
Bakhvi HPP-3, with a 10 mgwt capacity, also started in 2011. The construction of the
Aragvi HPP, with an eight mgwt capacity, started in February 2012. One of the biggest hydroelectric power plants – the
Paravan HPP with a capacity of 86.5 mgwt, was put into service in 2014 although its construction started in 2011. The construction of the
Dariali HPP started in 2012 and it became functional in 2016. The capacity of the Dariali HPP is 108 mgwt.
Table 2: Names and Capacities of HPPs Launched in 2013-2016
| Name |
Installed Capacity Mgwt |
Launch Date |
| Larsi HPP |
19 |
2013 |
| Dagva HPP |
0.1 |
2013 |
| Shilda HPP |
5 |
2013 |
| Bakhvi HPP-3 |
10 |
2013 |
| Aragvi HPP |
8.5 |
2013 |
| Alazani HPP 2 |
6 |
2013 |
| Paravani HPP |
86.5 |
2014 |
| Akhmeta HPP |
9.1 |
2014 |
| Kazreti HPP |
2.5 |
2014 |
| Kazbegi HPP |
6 |
2014 |
| Racha HPP |
11 |
2015 |
| Gardabani CCPP |
231.2 |
2015 |
| Pshavela HPP |
1.95 |
2015 |
| Debda HPP |
3 |
2015 |
| Tkibuli CCPP |
13.2 |
2016 |
| Kartli WPP |
20.7 |
2016 |
| Dariali HPP |
108 |
2016 |
| Shakshaketi HPP |
1.5 |
2016 |
| Saguramo HPP |
4.4 |
2016 |
| Maksania HPP |
0.5 |
2016 |
| Total |
548.15 |
|
Conclusion
Five hydroelectric power plants were put into service in 2007-2012 with a total installed capacity of 11 mgwt. In 2013-2016, 20 power plants were launched with a total installed capacity of 548 mgwt.
The total installed capacity of the power plants launched in 2013-2016 is much higher as compared to the figure named by Irakli Kobakhidze and Georgia did indeed have a significant growth in this regard as compared to 2007-2012. However, the Speaker of the Parliament neglects the fact that the construction of some of the power plants (At least five, with capacity of 231.5 MW, that begun operating in the period of "Georgian Dream" government) started under the previous government and gives credit only to his government for the aforementioned results.
FactCheck concludes that Irakli Kobakhidze’s statement is
MOSTLY TRUE.
