New Energy and Energy Storage in Western Georgia

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.

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 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.

Where are Georgia's new gas turbines being built?

The list of projects includes previously approved new gas turbines to be built at Georgia Power’s Plant Yates near Newnan and Plant McIntosh near Savannah as well as a request for five additional turbines – two at Plant Bowen near Cartersville, two at Plant Wansley in Heard County, and one at Plant McIntosh.

Where are battery energy storage projects popping up?

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. Most of the new batteries- 97% of them- ended up in ERCOT, WECC, and CAISO territories.

Where can I find more resources for coastal Georgia?

Additional resources would come through purchase, natural gas, battery storage and solar. Georgia Power headquarters in Atlanta. Our newsletters uncover the insights you need to understand the issues facing Coastal Georgia —delivered to your inbox five times a week.