Georgia Solar Energy and Storage

4 FAQs about Georgia Solar Energy and Storage

How many MW of energy storage does Georgia Power need?

Georgia Power is seeking 500 MW of energy storage that can discharge for at least two hours. The energy storage can be standalone, or with a new or existing renewable resource. Ascend Analytics is administering the request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of Georgia Power.

Will Georgia Power add storage to solar projects?

In its IRP, Georgia Power detailed adding storage to solar projects, saying that its adoption of solar+storage versus solar-only generation at sites is currently at 17%. Georgia Power first examined energy storage in its 2019 IRP, with approval to build, own and operate 80 MW of BESS at the time.

Where are Georgia Power's new battery energy storage systems located?

Georgia Power announced today that construction is underway on 765-megawatts (MW) of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) strategically located across Georgia in Bibb, Lowndes, Floyd and Cherokee counties.

Does Georgia Power support Customer-Sited solar?

Georgia Power is also committed to supporting customer-sited generation resources to meet the state's growing energy needs. The 2025 IRP includes two customer expansions of BESS programs including enhancements to the Customer Connected Solar Program and launching a new Customer-Sited Solar Plus Storage Pilot.

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