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The solar plant will supply all its energy to JSC Rustavi Azot, a major fertiliser and industrial chemicals producer in the Caucasus region. The site covers 29 hectares and features 34,424 high-efficiency ASTORIOS photovoltaic modules. According to the company, annual output is expected to exceed 38 GWh, all of which will be consumed directly on site. A certified zero-export control system ensures that no energy is fed into the national grid. This approach could provide energy-intensive industries with more predictable long-term costs, increased independence from external supplies and help to lower emissions.
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As the project’s module manufacturer, EPC contractor and technology provider, ASTORIOS claims it delivers a fully integrated lifecycle, from system design and equipment manufacturing to construction, grid integration and commissioning. This vertically integrated approach is intended to ensure tight control over quality, performance and operational reliability, in line with global industrial energy standards.
Industrial solar power plant for self-consumption highlights opportunities in emerging markets
According to the general contractor, the project demonstrates that large, energy-intensive manufacturing companies can operate profitably at scale with solar energy, without significant concerns over supply security or productivity losses. This marks a new approach for Georgia’s energy sector and could serve as a model for industrial energy supply in regions with more traditional structures. The project with JSC Rustavi Azot may position Georgia among the early adopters of self-sufficient, off-grid industrial solar generation, illustrating how this approach could enhance industrial competitiveness and support national climate targets, even in energy systems in transition or where conventional structures still prevail. (mg)
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