Georgia New Energy Battery Site

Will Georgia Power build a battery energy storage system?

Georgia Power has started construction on four battery energy storage systems across the state. The projects will add 765 megawatts of generating capacity, enough to power approximately 573,750 homes. Two facilities will be built near Air Force bases, one at a retired coal plant, and another will expand an existing facility.

How many battery energy storage sites will Georgia Power have in 2026?

Georgia Power has applied for certification of four battery energy storage sites totaling 500 MW expected to come online in 2026. In a continued effort to limit its use of fossil fuels to mitigate peaks, Georgia Power Company is adding a whole mess of new BESS.

Who sanctioned battery energy storage systems in Georgia?

The systems are sanctioned by the Georgia Public Service Commission through the Integrated Resource Plan. Credit: Georgia Power. US-based electric utility Georgia Power has commenced construction of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) across the state of Georgia, totalling 765MW capacity.

What is Georgia Power''s 530-megawatt battery storage system?

Georgia Power breaks ground at the McGrau Ford Battery Facility in Cherokee County on April 4, 2025. This 530-megawatt battery energy storage system will consist of two phases, approved in the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2023 IRP Update. Courtesy: Georgia Power.