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Will Georgia Power add more energy storage in 2028?

Also notable is that Georgia Power is looking at longer duration energy storage, with 3,000 MW per year of 4-hour energy storage is projected to be added starting in 2028, while 3,000 MW per year of 12-hour energy storage is planned from 2033. Small-scale BESS boost

Will a new battery energy storage project be a part of a RFP?

At the same time, procurement of energy from new battery energy storage (BESS) projects is also expected to be a part of all-source capacity Request for Proposals or RFPs, building on the company’s current plans to add more than 1,500 MW of BESS in the coming years, said Georgia Power.

Where are Georgia Power's new battery energy storage systems located?

Georgia Power announced today that construction is underway on 765-megawatts (MW) of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) strategically located across Georgia in Bibb, Lowndes, Floyd and Cherokee counties.

Does Georgia Power have a battery energy storage system?

Georgia Power is already operating battery energy storage systems and has plans for more. The utility’s 65-MW Mossy Branch BESS is located in Talbot County and began commercial operation in November 2024. Another 765 MW was authorized by the Georgia PSC and is projected to enter commercial operation in 2026, the utility said.

Will Georgia Power build a solar power plant in 2022?

Earlier this month, the PSC approved five new utility-scale solar site power purchase agreements for Georgia Power, consisting of a total of 1,068 MW that will be built by third-party companies. Plans for the renewable generation were also included in Georgia Power’s 2022 IRP.

How many MW of energy storage does Georgia Power need?

Georgia Power is seeking 500 MW of energy storage with the ability to discharge for at least two hours, either standalone or with associated renewable resources, the utility said Tuesday. A draft request for proposals specifies the resources should be online in 2028 at the earliest and no later than the end of 2031.