Okami
Okami Small Hydropower Plant Rehabilitation Project 

The Okami SHP was originally built in 2003 and was never completed.  The purpose of the hydro power plant at that time was to supply power to the surrounding villages, as well as support agricultural activities in the district. With the help of technical and financial assistance from the Rural Energy Program, the facility expanded its generation capacity from 0 kW to 1,600 kW, increasing generation by 8.74 million kWhs per year.  The rehabilitation project will generate approximately USD 1.04 million in electricity revenues over the next years.   




Rural Energy Program assistance included: 

  • Preparation of pre-feasibility studies
  • Completion of project technical design documents
  • Development of a business plan successful in securing a $205,000 credit line for 5 years at commercial rates
  • Provision of a $119,000 USAID grant
  • Procurement, construction planning and supervision
  • Completion of an Environmental Management Plan
  • Development and institution of an operation and maintenance program
  • Business management training 

Project Activities: 

  • Construction of Shorter tailrace
  • Construction of seven road crossings
  • Rehabilitation of water intake structure
  • Replacement of  the two generators sets
  • Installation of new controls and switchgear
  • Improvement of powerhouse building
  • Rehabilitate the battery room, including ventilation

Results: 

  • Installed capacity of Okami hydro power plant increased generation from 0 kW up to 1,600 kW.
  • The operation of the hydro power station  positively affected economic and social conditions in the community as well as provide incentives for the development of SHP business in Georgia.
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Call for Proposals for Shooting/Production of a Documentary

New Applied Technology Efficiency and Lighting Initiative (NATELI II) with the support of  USAID and implemented by Winrock International announces a call for proposals for shooting/production of a documentary and invites experienced directors/producing companies to the contest.

The Energy Bus Visited Imereti Region

Energy Bus travelled to Khoni,Tskhaltubo, Zestaphoni & Bagdati districts in Imereti region from February 13 to March 8, 2012.

 

20 Applications Have Been Long-listed in Frames of NATELI 2 Grants Program
In frames of NATELI 2 Grants Program 20 applications have been selected for the next stage of consideration.
Energy Bus Visited Guria and Imereti

The Energy Bus continues traveling around Georgia. From December 19, 2011 to February 10, 2012 the Energy Bus visited Lanchkhuti district in Guria and Kutaisi, Vani and Samtredia in Imereti Region.

Seminar on Doctoral Programs in Energy and Electrical Engineering in the United States
In the framework of NATELI II Energy Capacity Activity the project organized two seminars on Doctoral Programs in Energy and Electrical Engineering in the United States. The seminars were held on January 20, 2012 in Tbilisi at GTU and on January 25, 2012 in Kutaisi at Akaki Tsereteli State University.