Georgia Power cuts ribbon on new Moody battery energy storage facility paired with solar

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Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) has inaugurated the Moody Battery Facility near Valdosta, adding 49.5 MW of battery energy storage paired with solar, capable of discharging over four hours. The project, completed ahead of schedule, supports grid resiliency and helps meet Georgia PSC-approved growing power needs.

The Moody BESS is part of a broader program that includes nearly 715 MW of battery projects nearing completion and more than 3,000 MW of additional approved storage statewide, plus 350 MW of new solar-plus-storage capacity at sites across Georgia.

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• 49.5 MW Moody battery facility completed ahead of schedule
• Statewide BESS buildout of about 715 MW nearing completion
• Georgia PSC approved over 3,000 MW of additional planned storage
• 350 MW of new solar-plus-storage projects approved in Georgia

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The completed Moody facility shifts the timing of paired solar output by storing renewable electricity during lower-demand periods and releasing it when demand is higher.

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Newest Lowndes County facility adds 49.5 MW of flexible energy storage to grid

ATLANTA, July 27, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Power leaders joined state and local elected officials, as well as community leaders, recently to celebrate the completion of one of the company's first battery energy storage systems (BESS) connected to solar. The Moody Battery Facility, located just outside of Valdosta, Ga., is capable of 49.5 megawatts (MW) of battery storage, which can be deployed back to the grid over a four-hour period. This flexible energy storage system matches the output of the nearby Moody solar facility and adds resiliency to the state's power grid.

Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Jason Shaw and Lowndes County Manager Paige Dukes joined members of the Lowndes County Board of Commissioners, the Valdosta City Council, and other community partners, alongside Georgia Power leaders to cut the ribbon on the project, underscoring the strong partnerships that brought this project to life. The event spotlighted not only the importance of the project but also the lasting economic impact and benefits it will bring to Lowndes County.

"The successful completion of the Moody Battery Energy Storage System, ahead of schedule, is great news for our customers and for reliable energy in our state," said Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power. "This project not only enhances grid resiliency but highlights our commitment to adding cost-effective resources to our diverse generation mix through programs reviewed and approved with the Georgia PSC. We appreciate the hard work of Crowder Engineering, and the other companies involved in this project, as well as the community that has supported this new energy source in Lowndes County."

At this battery and solar co-located facility, battery energy storage helps capture renewable resources produced during periods when the demand for electricity is lower and stores it for use when the demand is higher, such as on cold winter mornings. These projects help to address the state's growing power needs approved by the Georgia PSC through the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) process in a cost-effective and strategic manner.

Georgia Power Adding BESS Statewide 
The Moody BESS facility was approved with three other BESS projects across the state, and Georgia Power is nearing completion of those projects – totaling 715 MW – Bibb, Cherokee, and Floyd counties, projects, which were previously approved in the 2023 IRP Update.

The Georgia PSC also approved the construction of nine additional BESS facilities strategically placed on eight sites throughout the state, adding more than 3,000 MW of additional planned storage.  The sites were strategically selected based on deployment capabilities, including the opportunity to locate additional resources at existing company plant sites, existing company-owned land, and proximity to substations or current company facilities. New BESS facilities include locations at Plants Bowen, Hammond, McIntosh, Wansley and Yates as well as stand-alone locations in Hall and McDuffie counties.

To support the increasing demand for renewable energy, the company has also been approved for two new state-of-the-art solar systems paired with battery storage for a combined capacity of 350 MW. These projects are designed to maximize high solar irradiance while minimizing land disturbance. New solar + BESS projects include locations in Laurens and Dougherty counties.

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).

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FAQ

What did Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) announce about the Moody Battery Facility in July 2026?

Georgia Power announced completion of the Moody Battery Facility, a 49.5 MW battery energy storage system paired with solar. According to Georgia Power, it can discharge over four hours and is designed to strengthen grid resiliency and support Georgia’s growing power needs.

How much capacity does the Moody Battery Energy Storage System add to Georgia Power’s grid?

The Moody Battery Facility adds 49.5 MW of battery storage with a four-hour discharge capability. According to Georgia Power, this flexible storage matches the output of the nearby Moody solar facility and can supply power during higher-demand periods, improving reliability.

How does the new Moody BESS project support Georgia Power (SO) customers and reliability?

The Moody BESS captures solar energy when demand is lower and stores it for peak periods. According to Georgia Power, this helps improve grid resiliency and provides cost-effective resources within its diverse generation mix reviewed and approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission.

What other battery energy storage projects has Georgia Power (SO) planned or approved in Georgia?

Georgia Power is nearing completion of three additional BESS projects totaling about 715 MW. According to Georgia Power, the Georgia PSC has also approved more than 3,000 MW of additional planned storage across nine new facilities at strategic sites statewide.

How many megawatts of solar-plus-storage capacity has Georgia Power (SO) been approved to build?

Georgia Power has been approved for two new solar systems paired with battery storage totaling 350 MW. According to Georgia Power, these projects in Laurens and Dougherty counties are designed to maximize solar irradiance while minimizing land disturbance and supporting renewable energy growth.

Where are Georgia Power’s new BESS facilities and solar-plus-storage projects located in Georgia?

New BESS facilities are planned at Plants Bowen, Hammond, McIntosh, Wansley, Yates and stand-alone sites in Hall and McDuffie counties. According to Georgia Power, additional solar-plus-storage projects are approved in Laurens and Dougherty counties, complementing the Moody facility near Valdosta.