Does Georgia Power have a new battery energy storage system?

Georgia Power has identified locations for 500 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year as part of the company's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update.

What does Georgia Power do?

Georgia Power provides electricity to 2.7 million customers in all but four of Georgia’s 159 counties. The company is committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy for every customer, and works with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to ensure it can meet Georgia’s future energy needs.

When will Georgia's battery storage system come online?

The battery system is expected to come online as early as 2026 and is subject to regulatory approvals. “As we continue to build Georgia’s clean energy future, battery storage systems play a vital role in how we will continue to serve our customers with clean, reliable energy for decades to come.

Why do Georgians need battery storage systems?

Battery storage systems part of plan to add renewable energy and help ensure reliability for Georgians

Which Georgia Power Bess projects are underway?

Other Georgia Power BESS projects underway include a 65 MW project in Talbot County (Mossy Branch) and a 13 MW project with the US Army at Fort Stewart near Savannah. Form Energy is an American technology company developing and commercializing a new class of cost-effective, multi-day energy storage systems.

What is the Georgia Power Company Integrated Resource Plan Update 2023?

Earlier this month, Georgia Power Company submitted its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update (2023 IRP Update) to the Georgia Public Service Commission, which includes an Application for Certification for four battery energy storage systems totaling 500 MW.