#SO Construction now underway on 765 MW of new battery energy storage systems across Georgia
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Construction now underway on 765 MW of new battery energy storage systems across Georgia
Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has commenced construction on 765 megawatts (MW) of battery energy storage systems (BESS) across four Georgia counties. The projects, authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission, include: Robins BESS (128 MW) in Bibb County, Moody BESS (49.5 MW) in Lowndes County, Hammond BESS (57.5 MW) in Floyd County, and McGrau Ford Phase I & II BESS (530 MW) in Cherokee County. All projects are expected to be operational by late 2026.The company plans to procure an additional 1,000 MW of battery storage in coming years, including a 13 MW demonstration project at Fort Stewart Army Installation. Georgia Power is also launching customer-focused initiatives, including a Customer-Sited Solar Plus Storage Pilot targeting 50 MW of capacity for residential and small commercial customers.