30-MW solar facility dedicated by Georgia Power at Fort Stewart
A new 30 MW solar facility is dedicated at Fort Stewart by Leaders from Georgia Power and the U.S. Army joined elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries. The 30 MW alternating current, or 42 MW direct current, solar generation facility is the fourth completed by Georgia Power in collaboration with the military
To serve the state’s electric customers through five large-scale projects with the U.S. Army and DON, Georgia Power is currently developing more than 150 MW of solar generation. Construction of the 5thproject at Marine Corps Logistics Base (MCLB) Albany is currently underway.
Georgia Power continues to develop renewable energy as part of a diverse generation portfolio in coordination with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Millions of solar panels are being added to Georgia’s energy landscape.
An approval from the Georgia PSC has been received by Georgia Power to add up to 1,600 MW of new renewable generation by 2021, as well as new demonstration projects to study wind and solar generation opportunities as part of its 2016 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Norrie McKenzie, vice president of renewable development for Georgia Power said, “Since we announced these projects in May of 2015, the Army has been a steadfast partner and truly recognizes the importance of renewable energy for the base, the community, the state and the country.”
A leader in renewable development, Georgia Power was recently included in the Smart Electric Power Alliance’s (SEPA) annual Top 10 Utility Solar list in recognition of solar connections to the state’s electric grid in 2015 and was previously named the 2014 Investor-Owned Utility of the Year by the organization.
Image: Leaders from Georgia Power and the U.S. Army joined elected officials, community leaders and other dignitaries at Fort Stewart near Hinesville, Ga. today to dedicate a new 30 megawatt (MW) on-base solar facility. Image Source: PRN