The 'Ruisi' project is one of the promising ones.
"Even before joining the project, I had a positive impression of modern Chinese technologies and advanced engineering experience in the field of wind energy. Working on the site confirmed my expectations, and my beliefs became even stronger," said 37-year-old Georgian HSE engineer Georgy Alavidze at the construction site of the 'Ruisi' project.
The under-construction wind farm 'Ruisi' is located in central Georgia, near the city of Gori, approximately 100 kilometers from Tbilisi. The Chinese company Goldwind Science & Technology Co., Ltd. is supplying wind turbines produced in China for the site, as well as participating in the construction and subsequent maintenance of the project. The total projected capacity of the facility is 206 MW.
"This is already my fourth project where I work with a Chinese company. My Chinese colleagues are very disciplined and organized. They support me in overcoming any difficulties I encounter during the project implementation," said G. Alavidze, adding that he is proud to be part of such a large-scale wind energy project, the likes of which have not been seen in Georgia before.
The installation of the first wind turbine was completed in December 2025. The length of each wind turbine blade is 83.4 meters, and the height of the tower reaches 105 meters. A total of 33 wind turbines with a capacity of 6.25 MW each are planned, making this project the largest wind farm in Georgia. According to preliminary estimates, once the facility is fully operational, its annual electricity generation will meet the needs of about 200,000 households, and annual carbon dioxide emissions will be reduced by 400,000 tons.
"It takes about five days to install one wind turbine. To ensure the work schedule is met, management personnel and installation teams continue to work even during the Spring Festival holiday," said 38-year-old Luo Yunjin, the project site manager from Goldwind Sci & Tech, adding that the Year of the Horse in the lunar calendar is already the third Chinese New Year he is celebrating at overseas projects.
According to him, the project uses advanced Chinese solutions, such as medium-speed permanent magnet generator technology (MSPM) and grid-forming technology, which contribute to more efficient energy conversion and help maintain the stability of the local energy system.
The area where the 'Ruisi' project is located has significant wind energy potential: the average annual wind speed here reaches 7.2 meters per second. However, alongside nature's 'gifts', challenging weather conditions pose serious challenges for builders. Since December 2025, anemometers at the construction site have recorded wind gusts exceeding 18 meters per second. The situation has been exacerbated by heavy snowfall recently hitting Georgia, which has also significantly complicated the transportation of equipment and installation work.
"We have established effective interaction. Despite the challenging weather conditions, our Chinese colleagues promptly adjust the work plan right on site. Strict adherence to the schedule and clear risk control allow us to avoid significant delays and maintain the required pace," said Erkan Yaridji, a representative of Bureau Veritas, which ensures quality control and supervision of the project implementation.
According to the 'Decade Development Plan for Georgia's Networks for 2024-2034', approved by the Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development of the country, by 2034, the total installed capacity of Georgia's energy system is expected to grow to 10,336 MW, of which 1,291 MW will come from wind power plants. The 'Ruisi' project is one of the promising wind energy projects included in this plan.
"Chinese technologies prove their leadership through the reliable operation of equipment in the challenging conditions of Georgia, and the certification of this model of Goldwind wind turbines confirms their safety and classification as top-tier equipment. I am confident that this project will set a new benchmark for the energy sector of Georgia," concluded E. Yaridji.
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