Georgia Solar Power Generation and Energy Storage

How does GA Solar help Georgia's energy consumers?

GA Solar helps advocate for solar power in Georgia on behalf of energy consumers. By informing local and state leaders about policies that make solar benefits accessible, GA Solar supports investment and local economic growth, keeping Georgia’s economy strong.

What are the benefits of solar power in Georgia?

One major benefit of using solar power in Georgia is the Solar Power Free-Market Financing Act of 2015, which allows solar leasing and power-purchase agreements, making solar more cost effective for home and business owners statewide.

What will Georgia Power's Energy portfolio look like in 2035?

The renewable portfolio is expected to reach 11GW by 2035. Battery energy storage projects will also be part of the capacity requests for proposals, with plans to add more than 1.5GW. Georgia Power’s ten-year transmission plan includes efficiency and resilience improvements across 1,000 miles (1609.3km) of transmission lines.

What is the Georgia Power Integrated Resource Plan (IRP)?

Credit: dongfang/Shutterstock. Georgia Power has submitted its 2025 integrated resource plan (IRP) to the US state of Georgia’s Public Service Commission (PSC), detailing strategies to meet energy demands in the state. The focus is on reliability and economic efficiency, with investments in power generation and transmission systems.

Does Georgia Power have a carbon-free energy plan?

Enhancements are planned to the first and second nuclear units at Plants Hatch and Vogtle, adding 112MW of carbon-free energy. Georgia Power’s plan to continue the integration of cleaner natural gas into its fleet is also included in the 2025 IRP.

Is Georgia Power ready for the future?

Georgia Power’s president and CEO Kim Greene stated: “At Georgia Power, our vision extends far beyond today — we plan for tomorrow, the next ten years and decades to come. “As Georgia continues to grow, this state is well-positioned for the future thanks to proactive planning, policies and processes like the Integrated Resource Plan.