US EditionTesla batteries will be used at new Georgia Power energy-storage sites
- In 2024, Georgia Power began building battery storage facilities at four locations throughout the state, adding a combined capacity of 765 megawatts.
- The projects follow approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission last year via the Integrated Resource Plan process to expand flexible generation.
- Sites include the 128 MW Robins BESS near Robins Air Force Base, 49.5 MW Moody BESS, 57.5 MW Hammond BESS at the retired Plant Hammond, and 530 MW McGrau Ford BESS in Cherokee County.
- Rick Anderson, senior vice president at Georgia Power, stated that the batteries will play a crucial role in the electric system by supporting the integration of renewable energy and enhancing grid reliability.
- These BESS projects support Georgia Power’s goal to expand renewable energy use by providing dispatchable power and enhancing grid resilience as the state’s energy needs grow.
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Grice ConnectConstruction now underway on 765 MW of new battery energy storage systems across Georgia
Georgia Power announced 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. The BESS projects were authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) through the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process and provide quickly dispatchable capacity for customers. The new projects follow the company’s first-ever BESS […
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