4 FAQs about Georgetown energy storage power direct sales

Does Georgia Power have energy storage?

Georgia Power first examined energy storage in its 2019 IRP, with approval to build, own and operate 80 MW of BESS at the time. Georgia Power had 65,000 kW of battery capacity as of Dec. 31, 2024. According to Georgia Power, 8% of its energy mix was renewables as of 2024, and more than half is gas/oil (40%) and coal (16%).

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.

Does Georgetown University have a solar energy plan?

Through a 15-year power purchase agreement, the university has pledged to purchase 100,000 megawatt-hours of electricity annually from these solar plants. This commitment not only helps Georgetown University reduce its carbon footprint but also demonstrates its support for renewable energy sources.

How much energy does Georgia Power use?

In July Georgia Power requested certification from the PSC for 9.9 GW of new generation resources, 3 GW of which were for energy storage. Over the next five to six years, the utility projects approximately 8.2 GW of electrical load growth, up more than 2.2 GW overall when compared to projections in its 2023 IRP Update.

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