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How to transport wind turbines in Georgia?

Transporting oversized blades requires a special permit and route survey. Often, roads need temporary reinforcement or widening, which requires agreements with municipalities.

Can I build a wind farm on agricultural land?

Wind turbines have a small footprint, so land status change is usually required only for the turbine foundation spots and roads, while the rest can remain agricultural.

Are bird studies mandatory?

Yes, at least one year of ornithological monitoring is required for the EIA to assess risks to migratory birds and bats.

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Wind Energy Projects are a crucial component of Georgia's energy diversification. Georgia's wind resources (especially in Shida Kartli, Imereti, and Samtskhe-Javakheti) are substantial, offering significant opportunities for investors. However, developing Wind Farms involves specific legal and technical challenges: utilizing large land areas, complex logistics (turbine transportation), and environmental assessments of noise and bird impact. Furthermore, wind farms often require grid reinforcement, necessitating complex negotiations with the grid operator.

Energy lawyers represented on the Legal.ge platform offer full legal support for wind energy projects. Services include:

  • Land Rights Management: Leasing or purchasing land plots for turbine placement, and establishing easements for access roads and transmission lines.
  • Environmental Permits: Providing legal assurance for specific studies (ornithological study, noise modeling) and obtaining environmental decisions.
  • Wind Resource Assessment: Obtaining permits for installing Met Masts and legally validating study data.
  • Logistical Permits: Obtaining special permits from the Roads Department for transporting oversized cargo (turbine blades, towers).
  • Grid Connection: Negotiating complex technical conditions with GSE, given the variable nature of wind energy and its specific impact on the grid.

Wind energy project services are relevant in the following situations:

  • An investor starts a 100 MW wind farm project and needs to clarify the legal status of up to 50 land plots and sign long-term leases with owners.
  • An environmental organization protests the project due to impact on migratory birds. A lawyer prepares a defense strategy and presents a mitigation plan.
  • A local road was damaged during turbine transport. A lawyer settles the dispute with the municipality and insurance company.
  • A company wants to participate in a wind energy auction and needs assurance that the offered tariff will cover project costs.

The field is regulated by the Law on Promoting the Production and Utilization of Energy from Renewable Sources and environmental legislation. Special technical regulations apply to wind farms, defining distances from settlements (due to noise and "shadow flicker").

Collaborating with a Legal.ge specialist is essential, as wind projects are territorially extensive and require interaction with multiple stakeholders (landowners, state, environmentalists). Our lawyers ensure effective management of this complex process.

Find wind energy experts on Legal.ge. Our platform gives you access to lawyers with experience in Georgia's pioneering wind farm projects.

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