About the Project
The Akhalkalaki HPP is co-owned by Landsvirkjun and two privately owned Georgian companies. Landsvirkjun was an active participant in the development including feasibility study, tender design, procurement of civil works and equipment, and finally construction and commissioning in 2022.
The run-of-the river project harnesses two rivers. The two powerhouses, equipped with Francis turbines, are located close to the confluence of the two rivers. Headworks including fish passes and facilities providing ecological flow are constructed on both rivers, diverting the harnessed flow into 3,3 km and 1,9 km long penstocks. Rated discharge is 15,0 m3/s and 2,8 m3/s while the gross head is 61 m and 71 m, respectively. Generated electricity is connected to a 35kV transmission line.
