USAID supporting diversification into wind and solar energy in Georgia

By Trend
Georgia has historically focused on hydropower, USAID is supporting diversification into wind and solar, renewable sources which are expected to be less vulnerable to climate change, the USAID mission in Tbilisi told Trend.
USAID is prioritizing Georgia’s energy sector for several reasons.
"First, a stronger, more diversified energy sector helps Georgia build resilience against malign influence. Current energy imports are heavily reliant on partners who have demonstrated their willingness to use energy as a political weapon against democratic gains," said the source.
According to USAID, investing in sustainable, renewable domestic energy production decreases Georgia’s dependence on those unreliable partners, freeing it to continue to advance towards its goal of Euro-Atlantic integration.
Second, growth and improvements in living standards across Georgia require reliable, sustainable energy investments, said the source.
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