Georgia Power announces 2025 Energy Storage System Request for Proposals
Georgia Power, a subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), has announced a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Energy Storage System (ESS) resources, targeting 500 MW of storage capacity. The RFP, approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission as part of the company's 2022 Integrated Resource Plan, seeks proposals for standalone ESS and ESS with renewable resource capabilities.
The storage systems must have a minimum discharge duration of two hours and be operational by 2031. Ascend Analytics will serve as the independent evaluator administering the RFP process, with a Bidder's Conference scheduled for September 29, 2025. The initiative supports Georgia Power's commitment to delivering clean, reliable energy to its 2.8 million customers across Georgia.
Georgia Power, una controllata di Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha annunciato una Richiesta di Proposte (RFP) per risorse del Sistema di Accumulo Energetico (ESS), con l'obiettivo di 500 MW di capacità di accumulo. L'RFP, approvata dalla Georgia Public Service Commission nell'ambito del piano integrato delle risorse 2022 dell'azienda, cerca proposte per ESS autonomi e ESS con capacità di risorse rinnovabili.
I sistemi di accumulo devono avere una durata minima di scarica di due ore e essere operativi entro 2031. Ascend Analytics agirà come valutatore indipendente che amministra il processo RFP, con una conferenza per i candidati prevista per il 29 settembre 2025. L'iniziativa sostiene l'impegno di Georgia Power di fornire energia pulita e affidabile ai suoi 2,8 milioni di clienti in Georgia.
Georgia Power, una filial de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), ha anunciado una Solicitación de Propuestas (RFP) para recursos del Sistema de Almacenamiento de Energía (ESS), con un objetivo de 500 MW de capacidad de almacenamiento. La RFP, aprobada por la Georgia Public Service Commission como parte del Plan Integrado de Recursos 2022 de la empresa, busca propuestas para ESS independientes y ESS con capacidades de recursos renovables.
Los sistemas de almacenamiento deben tener una duración mínima de descarga de dos horas y estar operativos para 2031. Ascend Analytics actuará como evaluador independiente que administra el proceso de RFP, con una Conferencia de Licitantes programada para el 29 de septiembre de 2025. La iniciativa apoya el compromiso de Georgia Power de entregar energía limpia y fiable a sus 2,8 millones de clientes en Georgia.
Georgia Power, Southern Company (NYSE: SO)의 자회사로서 에너지 저장 시스템(ESS) 자원에 대한 제안 요청(RFP)을 발표했고, 저장 용량 500 MW를 목표로 합니다. 이 RFP는 회사의 2022년 통합 자원 계획의 일부로 조지아 주 공공서비스위원회에서 승인되었으며 독립 ESS 및 재생 가능 자원 기능을 갖춘 ESS에 대한 제안을 찾고 있습니다.
저장 시스템은 최소 방전 지속 시간 2시간을 가지며 2031년까지 운영되어야 합니다. Ascend Analytics가 RFP 프로세스를 관리하는 독립 평가자로 활동하고, 벤더 회의는 2025년 9월 29일에 예정되어 있습니다. 이 이니셔티브는 조지아 파워가 조지아 전역의 280만 고객에게 깨끗하고 신뢰할 수 있는 에너지를 제공하겠다는 약속을 지지합니다.
Georgia Power, filiale de Southern Company (NYSE: SO), a annoncé une Demande de Propositions (RFP) pour des ressources de Système de Stockage d'Énergie (ESS), visant une capacité de stockage de 500 MW. Le RFP, approuvé par la Georgia Public Service Commission dans le cadre du plan intégré des ressources 2022 de l'entreprise, recherche des propositions pour des ESS autonomes et des ESS avec des capacités liées aux ressources renouvelables.
Les systèmes de stockage doivent avoir une durée de décharge minimale de deux heures et être opérationnels d'ici 2031. Ascend Analytics agira en tant qu'évaluateur indépendant administrant le processus RFP, avec une conférence des soumissionnaires programmée le 29 septembre 2025. L'initiative soutient l'engagement de Georgia Power à fournir une énergie propre et fiable à ses 2,8 millions de clients en Géorgie.
Georgia Power, eine Tochtergesellschaft von Southern Company (NYSE: SO), hat eine Ausschreibung (RFP) für Ressourcen des Energiespeichersystems (ESS) angekündigt, mit dem Ziel einer Speicherkapazität von 500 MW. Die RFP, vom Georgia Public Service Commission im Rahmen des Integrated Resource Plan 2022 des Unternehmens genehmigt, sucht Vorschläge für eigenständige ESS und ESS mit erneuerbaren Ressourcenfähigkeiten.
Die Speichersysteme müssen eine minimale Entladedauer von zwei Stunden haben und bis 2031 in Betrieb genommen werden. Ascend Analytics wird als unabhängiger Prüfer fungieren, der den RFP-Prozess verwaltet, mit einer Bieter-Konferenz, die für den 29. September 2025 vorgesehen ist. Die Initiative unterstützt das Bestreben von Georgia Power, saubere, zuverlässige Energie für seine 2,8 Millionen Kunden in Georgia bereitzustellen.
أعلنت Georgia Power، وهي شركة فرعية من Southern Company (NYSE: SO)، عن طلب عطاءات (RFP) موارد نظام تخزين الطاقة (ESS)، مستهدفة سعة تخزين قدرها 500 MW. تم اعتماد هذا الطلب من قبل لجنة الخدمات العامة في جورجيا كجزء من خطة الموارد المتكاملة لعام 2022 للشركة، وتبحث عن مقترحات لـESS مستقلة وESS ذات قدرات الموارد المتجددة.
يجب أن تتمتع أنظمة التخزين بمدة تفريغ دنيا قدرها ساعتان وتكون قيد التشغيل بحلول 2031. ستعمل Ascend Analytics كمُقيِّم مستقل يدير عملية RFP، مع عقد اجتماع للمزاودين مبرمج في 29 سبتمبر 2025. تدعم المبادرة التزام Georgia Power بتوفير طاقة نظيفة وموثوقة لعملائها البالغ عددهم 2.8 مليون عميل في جورجيا.
Georgia Power，是 Southern Company（NYSE: SO） 的子公司，宣布发布能源存储系统（ESS）资源的提案请求（RFP），目标是< b>500 MW的存储容量。该RFP经乔治亚州公共服务委员会批准，作为公司2022年综合资源计划的一部分，寻求独立ESS和具可再生资源能力的ESS的提案。
存储系统必须具备至少两小时的放电持续时间，并在< b>2031年前投入运行。Ascend Analytics 将担任独立评估者，管理RFP流程，招标方会议定于< b>2025年9月29日举行。该计划支持Georgia Power为全州< b>280万客户提供清洁、可靠的能源的承诺。
- Strategic expansion of energy storage capacity with 500 MW target
- Demonstrates commitment to clean energy transition and grid reliability
- Structured, competitive bidding process with independent evaluation
- Long-term planning with implementation through 2031
- Extended timeline for implementation (up to 2031) may delay immediate benefits
- Significant capital investment required for energy storage infrastructure
Insights
Georgia Power's 500MW energy storage RFP signals strategic grid modernization and renewable integration capability for Southern Company through 2031.
Georgia Power's announcement to procure
The technical specifications are noteworthy - requiring at least two-hour discharge duration and accepting both standalone storage and storage paired with renewable resources. This approach provides multiple pathways for deployment, allowing Southern to optimize between pure grid services and renewable integration functions. The 2031 completion timeline gives Southern Company sufficient runway for strategic implementation while still meeting medium-term clean energy transition goals.
This storage procurement establishes Southern Company as a more significant player in the utility-scale storage market. For context, the
The initiative aligns with Southern Company's broader strategy to diversify its generation portfolio while maintaining its focus on reliability and affordability. As regulatory pressures and economic factors continue to favor clean energy resources, this storage procurement positions Southern to effectively integrate more intermittent renewables while maintaining grid stability.
The RFP, administered by independent evaluator Ascend Analytics on behalf of Georgia Power, will solicit:
- Standalone ESS with grid charging capability; and
- ESS with Renewable Resource (new or existing) and grid charging capability
The procurement target capacity is 500 megawatts (MW), with a required storage discharge duration of at least two hours.
Interested participants are required to register through the Ascend Analytics Power Procurement platform where they will be invited to attend an RFP Bidder's Conference, either in person or via a virtual option, on Sept. 29, 2025. Participants should visit the independent evaluator website for additional details of the RFP and Solicitation Schedule.
All proposals and communication must be submitted through the Ascend Analytics Power Procurement platform. Georgia Power will not accept submissions or inquiries by phone, email or mail for the program.
To learn more about how Georgia Power is meeting the needs of customers through a diverse, balanced energy portfolio and the IRP process, visit GeorgiaPower.com.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million customers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized by J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), X (X.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power).
About Ascend Analytics
Ascend Analytics is the leading provider of market intelligence and analytics solutions for the power industry. The company's offerings enable decision makers in power supply, procurement, and investment markets to plan, operate, monetize, and manage risk for renewable energy and storage assets. From real-time to 30-year horizons, their forecasts and insights are at the foundation of over
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