BAKU, Azerbaijan, July 4. Construction is
currently in full swing at Georgia’s Ruisi wind project, where
Goldwind, a reliable global strategic partner in clean energy, is
targeting a phased grid connection for the project’s 33 turbines,
the company told Trend in an exclusive interview.


The project has entered an intensive installation phase. To
ensure steady and efficient progress, the grid connection will be
carried out in stages. Goldwind said it is running a
reverse-scheduling system with strict weekly and monthly milestone
plans, with turbine hoisting, electrical work, and commissioning,
all advancing in parallel rather than sequentially. To accelerate
progress, two hoisting crews are deployed on-site simultaneously to
handle turbine and box transformer installations concurrently.


On the supply chain side, the company said key equipment is
being delivered in batches, with proactive logistics planning in
place for oversized components to ensure uninterrupted
construction. Grid integration work is also already underway:
Goldwind said it has completed technical joint testing for grid
connection with Georgia's national grid operator and finished
reviewing integration plans and test preparations "to ensure
successful grid connection on the first attempt."


For the project, Goldwind developed a customized version of its
GWH171-6.25MW turbine, adapted specifically to the wind resources
and terrain of the Gori region following in-depth on-site analysis.
The model meets Georgian power grid requirements and has received
type certification under IEC61400 standards, as well as
site-specific safety certifications including a Site Specific Loads
Assessment and a Tower Component Certificate.


"These certifications fully demonstrate that the turbines can
operate safely and stably at the Ruisi project site for 20 years,"
the company said.


Goldwind also completed detailed transport route surveys from
the port to the project site, verifying the feasibility of
delivering large components to each of the 33 turbine locations
ahead of installation.







On long-term operations, Goldwind confirmed it will fulfill a
15-year operation and maintenance commitment through a combination
of remote monitoring and a regional team based in Gori. The SCADA
system will provide continuous monitoring of turbine status, with
the Gori team handling dispatch and on-site response. The company
said it is also building a local spare parts warehousing system to
support rapid response to faults and ensure stable long-term
operation.


As part of the same commitment, Goldwind plans to open a local
wind power technology training center in Georgia this year. The
center will offer hands-on training in turbine maintenance, safety
operations, and electrical commissioning, with the stated aim of
promoting technology transfer and developing local technical
capacity in Georgia's renewable energy sector.


"We plan to establish a local wind power technology training
center this year to conduct practical training on turbine O&M,
safety operations, and electrical commissioning. This will promote
technology transfer and local talent development, supporting the
sustainable growth of Georgia's green energy industry," the company
said.


The Ruisi wind farm, located near the city of Gori in Georgia's
Shida Kartli region, is Georgia's largest wind energy project to
date. With a total installed capacity of 206 MW across 33 turbines,
the farm is expected to generate approximately 600 million kWh of
clean electricity annually once fully operational - enough to meet
the power demands of over 200,000 households and reduce carbon
dioxide emissions by more than 400,000 tons per year. The project
has been financed with $119 million by the European Bank for
Reconstruction and Development, and Goldwind won a tender in 2024
for the supply of 33 turbines and 15 years of operation and
maintenance.