Tata Power jv commissions Shuakhevi hydro project in Georgia

Adjaristsqali Georgia LLC, a joint venture between Tata Power, Norway’s Clean Energy Invest (CEI), and International Financial Corporation (IFC), has started commercial operation of the 178-MW Shuakhevi Hydro Power Project (HPP).

This project is located in south-west Georgia. Further, AGL will soon commission the 9-MW Skhalta Hydro Power project, which is also a component of the Shuakhevi Project scheme, the company said in a statement.

Milestone for Tata Power

Praveer Sinha, CEO and Managing Director, Tata Power, said, “The commercial operation of the Shuakhevi HPP is an important milestone for Tata Power and its partners. Shuakhevi HPP represents the largest and most influential energy project in the last 70 years. The success of the 178-MW Shuakhevi HPP cascades are crucial for the integrity, security and independence of energy in Georgia.”