Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission to build, own, and operate the 65MW/260 megawatt-hour Mossy Branch battery energy storage system.
The facility in Talbot County will be the first standalone battery energy storage system (BESS) on the US state of Georgia’s integrated transmission system.
It is part of a larger 80MW BESS portfolio approved in the Company’s 2019 Integrated Resource Plan.
Georgia Power renewable development director Wilson Mallard said: “It is an exciting time to be working on new ways to maximise the value of sustainable, renewable energy and the addition of battery storage complements and enhances the value of renewable generation.
“Developing storage technologies of this magnitude will help us to continue meeting our customers’ needs.
“The Mossy Branch project will help the company evaluate the value and benefits battery storage provides to the electric system, as well as learn how to optimize operation and maintenance of the BESS facilities.”
Wartsila will provide the new facility’s engineering, procurement and construction services.