Does Georgia Power have a Bess project?

Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to integrate BESS technology across the state. BESS projects support the overall reliability and resilience of the electric system, while also enhancing the value of intermittent renewable generation resources such as solar.

How many MW of Bess will Georgia Power Add in 2027?

Georgia Power plans to add over 2,065 MW of BESS and combustion turbine resources by the end of 2027. Part of the allocation and identification of sites took place last year in Georgia for 500 MW/ 2 GWh of new BESS.

How many MW / 2 GWh of Bess is available in Georgia?

Part of the allocation and identification of sites took place last year in Georgia for 500 MW/ 2 GWh of new BESS. The company has already initiated evaluations of its Winter 2027/2028 BESS RFP and the All-Source Capacity RFP for 2029-2031, with further procurements possible for additional resources.

How many Bess facilities are there in Georgia?

Construction is currently underway on 765 MW of new BESS strategically located across Georgia in Bibb, Lowndes, Floyd and Cherokee counties. In this week’s filings, the company is seeking approval of 10 new BESS facilities strategically placed on eight sites throughout the state with a total capacity of 3,022.5 MW.

Which Bess facilities have been submitted to the Georgia PSC?

New BESS facilities submitted to the Georgia PSC include: Bowen Phases 1 & 2 (Bartow County): 500 MW BESS located at Plant Bowen. Hammond Phase 2 (Floyd County): 192.5 MW BESS. Phase 2 is an expansion of the 57.5 MW Hammond Phase 1 BESS currently under construction.

What does Bess stand for?

More From... 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.