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.

What is the total capacity of Georgia's thermal power plants?

Georgia has five operational thermal power plants with a total capacity of 865 MW. These include Mtkvari Energy (300 MW); two units at Tbilsresi (270 MW); G-Power gas turbine station (110 MW); and the Gardabani 1 and 2 combined-cycle plants (230 MW and 255 MW).

What is Georgia's wind energy potential?

Georgia’s wind energy potential is estimated at 4 TWh (1 500 MW). The average wind speed fluctuates from 2.5 metres per second (m/s) to 9 m/s. The most favourable places for wind farms are being identified over the entire country.

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.

What does Georgia Power do?

“At Georgia Power, we work with the Georgia PSC and many other stakeholders to make the investments required for a reliable and resilient power grid, integrating new technologies to better serve our customers today and as Georgia grows,” said Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power.

How many MW of new battery energy storage will be available?

An additional 1,000 MW of new battery energy storage is expected to be procured in the coming years through competitive bidding processes and a 13 MW demonstration project is in development at Fort Stewart Army Installation near Savannah, Georgia.