Georgia Power Breaks Ground on 260 MW Wadley BESS with 2027 Completion
Georgia Power has begun constructing a 260 MW battery storage system beside the Wadley solar site in Jefferson County, with PSC approval and 2027 completion. The project enhances grid reliability and forms part of a statewide plan to add nearly 3,000 MW of storage and 350 MW of solar+BESS.
1. Project Launch and Specifications
Georgia Power initiated construction on a 260 MW battery energy storage system adjacent to the existing Wadley solar facility in Jefferson County, following approval by the Georgia Public Service Commission. The company-owned asset will dispatch stored energy over a four-hour period and is scheduled for completion in 2027.
2. Grid Reliability and Renewable Integration
The Wadley BESS will capture excess solar output during low demand periods—such as overnight or cold winter mornings—and release it during peak demand, strengthening overall grid reliability and supporting the growth of renewable resources on Georgia’s electric system.
3. Statewide Storage and Solar Expansion
This facility joins four nearly completed BESS projects totaling 765 MW in Bibb, Cherokee, Floyd and Lowndes counties. The PSC has also approved nine additional BESS sites adding almost 3,000 MW statewide, along with two new solar-plus-storage projects totaling 350 MW in Laurens and Dougherty counties.
4. Economic and Community Impact
Local leaders and community partners highlighted the project’s anticipated economic benefits for Jefferson County, including construction jobs and increased local investment. The collaboration underscores Georgia Power’s commitment to regional development alongside its renewable energy goals.