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Does Georgia Power have a new battery energy storage system?

ATLANTA, Aug. 29, 2024 / PRNewswire / -- Georgia Power has identified locations for 500 MW of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) earlier this year as part of the company's 2023 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Update.

Are batteries coming to Georgia's energy mix?

Thursday’s celebration to bring batteries into Georgia’s energy mix was a highly-anticipated milestone for Georgia Power. A new 65 megawatt battery energy storage system named Mossy Branch Energy Facility in Talbot County is live.

Where is Georgia's first battery plant located?

Georgia Power, local leaders celebrate state’s first battery plant opening. Take a look The Mossy Branch Energy Facility is located in Talbot County, Georgia.. The 65 MW plant can power up to 55,000 homes. Photo courtesy of Georgia Power

What is mossy Branch Energy facility?

A new 65 megawatt battery energy storage system named Mossy Branch Energy Facility in Talbot County is live. It features 6,700 batteries in 208 gray enclosures on 2.5 acres that store energy from the grid and provide energy when it’s needed during peak demand.

What is Georgia Power doing in 2022?

The company is also developing the 265 MW McGrau Ford Phase I BESS project, approved in the 2022 IRP, and expects it to enter service by the end of 2026. To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio, visit

How many MW of Bess will Georgia Power own?

Of the 830 MW of BESS, 265 MW will be at McGrau Ford substation in Cherokee County, with 580 MW still available and being determined for deployment. That puts Georgia Power on track to own and operate a total of 845 MW of BESS for Georgia over the next several years.