Georgia Power Secures Approval for 1,068 MW of New Solar PPAs Across Georgia

Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify five new utility-scale solar power purchase agreements (PPAs) totaling 1,068 megawatts (MW). These projects will benefit all customers and supply the company’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program. The facilities will be built and operated by third-party developers that secured contracts through the CARES 2023 Request for Proposal (RFP), approved in the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) Final Order.

The CARES program enables eligible commercial and industrial customers to advance their sustainability goals by subscribing to a pro-rata share of renewable energy generation. Demand for these subscriptions continues to grow as businesses seek cost-effective ways to meet clean energy commitments. “Renewable RFPs, such as the CARES 2023 RFP, are designed to procure valuable renewable energy that helps to diversify Georgia Power’s generation mix and increase reliability. Our planning models project that these resources will deliver benefits to customers long-term,” said Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development for Georgia Power. “The five projects we selected are economical and we expect they will provide energy and capacity benefits to the system and the most value for all Georgia Power customers.”

Following a competitive solicitation overseen by an independent evaluator and PSC staff, Georgia Power selected five PPAs located across the state:

• Mitchell County: 260 MW solar (25-year PPA)
• Coffee County: 200 MW solar (30-year PPA)
• Wilkinson County: 183 MW solar + 91.5 MW battery storage (20-year PPA)
• Jefferson County: 200 MW solar (20-year PPA)
• Laurens County: 225 MW solar (20-year PPA)