Georgia (formerly a republic of the Soviet Union) aims to increase electricity production 2.5 times by 2036 to achieve full energy independence. Prime Minister Irakli Kobakhidze and Economy Minister Mariam Kvirivishvili announced the strategy during Energy Workers' Day events, stating the country intends to become a regional hub linking the Caspian region, the Black Sea, and Europe. According to Kvirivishvili, three hydroelectric power plants (HPPs) and one wind farm were completed in 2026. The government plans to launch another HPP, two wind farms, and three solar plants by the end of the year, adding over 300 MW of renewable capacity to the system. In 2027, 12 additional facilities with a total capacity exceeding 70 MW are expected to enter service, requiring approximately $100 million in investment. Technical upgrades to the power system include several initiatives:

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HPPs are expected to generate 620mn kWh of electricity annually, supply around 350,000 households, save 187mn cubic metres of natural gas and prevent 311,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions.

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This study aims to characterize shoreline fish assemblages along different bank habitat types in the fragmented Austrian Danube and to investigate the impacts of fragmentation and habitat alterations caused by the construction of hydropower plants (HPPs). Nocturnal electrofishing surveys were conducted over 2 years in three river reaches separated by HPPs forming distinct sub-ecosystems within a larger Danube meta-ecosystem. The upper two reaches include both flowing and impounded sections, while the lowermost reach is free flowing. Of 46 species caught, 15 typical Danube species were selected for detailed analysis. Fish assemblages and abundance were compared across five river sections with varying longitudinal connectivity, four bank habitat types, three seasons, and two water levels. Results show that the combination of bank habitat type and section determines the habitat quality thus also determines the assemblage of fish species. Comparison with historical data and the pre-dam reference condition (Leitbild) reveals changes in species diversity/abundance over the past 40 years. The findings underscore the critical need for large-scale conservation and restoration measures to preserve fish biodiversity in regulated large river systems.

Published on April 21, 2026

By Oleksii Vasyliuk and Eugene Simonov Translated by Jennifer Castner Dam-based hydropower plants (HPPs) present risks in both wartime and peacetime. Today, the main site of concern in Ukraine is the ...