“When a country bids for imports, Russian electricity is often cheaper and therefore chosen for import, however there are alternatives,” Narmania stated.

Electricity production in Georgia decreased by 5.9 percent in 2020 compared to the previous year, and totaled 11,159.8 million kWh. Consumption in the country also decreased in 2020 by 4.8 percent year-on-year, amounting to 11,479.3 million kWh.