How many megawatts of new energy resources does Georgia Power have?

Georgia Power has requested certification from state energy regulators for 9,900 megawatts of new energy resources, including power-purchase agreements, natural gas generation, battery energy storage systems, and solar projects.

How many megawatts will Georgia Power Add?

Georgia Power seeks to add 9,900 megawatts of new energy resources through a variety of projects. The projects include natural gas generation, battery energy storage systems (BESS), solar power, and power-purchase agreements. The proposal incorporates projects from the 2022 and 2025 Integrated Resource Plans.

Will Georgia Power approve a new state-of-the-art solar system?

Georgia Power also is requesting approval of two new state-of-the-art solar systems paired with BESS. Those would be located in Laurens County and at the site of the former Plant Mitchell in Dougherty County. The PSC will hold hearings on the two certification requests in October and early December, with a vote set for Dec. 19.

Does Georgia Power have a Bess project?

Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to integrate BESS technology across the state. BESS projects support the overall reliability and resilience of the electric system, while also enhancing the value of intermittent renewable generation resources such as solar.

How many MW does Georgia Power have?

Georgia Power announced today that it has requested certification [link to filing] from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) of new resources totaling approximately 9,900-megawatts (MW) to meet the energy needs of a growing Georgia.

Does Georgia Power have an Integrated Resource Plan?

In a filing with the Georgia Public Service Commission, the Atlanta-based utility proposed projects the PSC already has approved in Georgia Power’s last two Integrated Resource plans (IRPs), which the company submits every three years outlining the mix of energy sources it intends to rely on for power generation during the coming years.