Georgia Power and Tesla Team Up to Build Massive Energy Storage System
Georgia Power Signs Major Agreement with Tesla for Large-Scale BESS Energy Storage System. Georgia Power, one of the leading energy suppliers in the United States, has signed a significant agreement with Tesla to build a large-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). The project, aimed at improving grid reliability and preventing future energy shortages, consists of four separate investments with a total capacity of 500 MW and 2,000 MWh of storage.
Agreement Details
Under the agreement, Tesla will supply batteries and key equipment necessary for the projects. The total system capacity will be 500 MW, allowing for the storage of 2,000 MWh of energy. Tesla’s Megapack 2XL units, which have a capacity of 3.9 MWh each, will be used in the construction of the systems. The battery technology used will be lithium iron phosphate (LFP), known for its higher durability and safety.
Project Locations
The four separate BESS systems will be located in various counties across the state of Georgia:
Robins BESS – 128 MW (Bibb County)
Moody BESS – 49.5 MW (Lowndes County)
Hammond BESS – 57.5 MW (Floyd County)
McGrau Ford Site Phase II BESS – 265 MW (Cherokee County)
These diverse locations will enable better management of energy distribution across the region, with each project tailored to meet local energy needs.
Project Timeline and Objective
Georgia Power plans for all four systems to be operational before the winter of 2026/2027, when energy shortages are expected. The company has already submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission to expedite the approval process, allowing for a quicker start to construction.
The long-term goal of these investments is to provide stable and accessible energy resources during peak demand periods, which is crucial in light of the growing reliance on renewable energy and the increasing number of electric vehicles.
Sustainability and Customer Benefits
Tesla has committed to maintaining the battery performance and efficiency of the systems for 20 years. In addition to this agreement, Georgia Power has also signed contracts with Burns & McDonnell and Crowder Industrial Construction to build and implement the systems.
It is worth noting that the investment costs will be included in the base rate for Georgia Power customers, but the company plans to use available tax credits under the Inflation Reduction Act, which will bring additional savings for consumers.
The agreement with Tesla is part of Georgia Power’s broader strategy to develop energy storage infrastructure. The company is also nearing completion of another large project – a 65 MW storage system at Mossy Branch. Additionally, the first phase of the McGrau Ford Site BESS project, with a capacity of 265 MW, is being developed in parallel.
Source: evxl.co