Will Georgia Power offer more battery energy storage projects?

In that filing, Georgia Power signaled its intention to solicit bids for more storage- another 500 MW- in the near future. Battery energy storage projects are popping up all over the U.S., which added nearly 4 GW of storage capacity in the second quarter of this year alone, according to a recent report.

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.

Are batteries a part of a Bess electric system?

“As we expand our diverse energy mix to include more renewable energy, which requires careful advance planning and flexibility to accommodate times when that source is not available, these batteries will be an invaluable part of the electric system.” Construction is currently underway at the following BESS locations:

How does Georgia Power work with the Georgia PSC?

Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to procure and develop BESS projects across Georgia.

Which Bess locations are being built?

Construction is currently underway at the following BESS locations: Robins BESS (Bibb County, 128 MW).

What is a Bess project?

The new projects follow the company’s first-ever BESS facility at Mossy Branch near Columbus, which entered service last year (read more here). 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.