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Georgia Energy Storage Project EPC Bids Open

Georgia Power is seeking 500 MW of energy storage that can discharge for at least two hours. Ascend Analytics is administering the request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of Georgia Power. Approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) as a part of the company's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP). . Utility Georgia Power has announced the open comment period for its 2025 Request for Proposals (RFP) for battery energy storage system (BESS) resources. [PDF Version]

FAQS about Georgia Energy Storage Project EPC Bids Open

How many MW of energy storage does Georgia Power need?

Georgia Power is seeking 500 MW of energy storage that can discharge for at least two hours. The energy storage can be standalone, or with a new or existing renewable resource. Ascend Analytics is administering the request for proposal (RFP) on behalf of Georgia Power.

Will Georgia Power add storage to solar projects?

In its IRP, Georgia Power detailed adding storage to solar projects, saying that its adoption of solar+storage versus solar-only generation at sites is currently at 17%. Georgia Power first examined energy storage in its 2019 IRP, with approval to build, own and operate 80 MW of BESS at the time.

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.

How does Georgia Power work with the Georgia PSC?

Georgia Power continues to work with the Georgia PSC to procure and develop BESS projects across Georgia.