Georgia Power receives approval for five new solar facilities

ATLANTA, Ga. (WTOC) - Georgia Power is moving forward with five new solar projects across the Peach State, after receiving approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission.

The company was approved to certify utility-scale power purchase agreements (PPAs) that will supply power to customers and Georgia Power’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) program.

The facilities will be built by third-party companies and consist of a total of 1,068 megawatts.

The five sites will be built in the following counties:

• Mitchell County: 25-year PPA with 260 MW of solar capacity.
• Coffee County: 30-year PPA with 200 MW of solar capacity.
• Wilkinson County: 20-year PPA with 183 MW of solar capacity.
• Jefferson County: 20-year-PPA with 200 MW of solar capacity.
• Laurens County: 20-year-PPA with 225 MW of solar capacity.