Georgia Power announced on Mar. 24 that it has finalized contracts for the largest set of distributed generation solar power purchase agreements in its history, totaling more than 110 megawatts (MW) of new solar capacity. The announcement follows recent approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission, which allows 16 new contracts representing 70 MW to move forward as part of the company’s 2024 distributed generation request for proposals.
The initiative is significant as it addresses increased electricity demand driven by economic growth across Georgia and expands access to renewable energy resources for customers and communities. According to Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power, “Georgia continues to grow and experience an increased demand for electricity, driven by a strong economy and robust economic development activities. This milestone underscores how distributed generation solar is helping us deliver clean and reliable energy for our customers through effective long-term planning with the Georgia PSC.” Anderson also said, “By working with solar developers across the state, we’re expanding access to cost-effective renewable resources while strengthening Georgia’s energy infrastructure, maintaining reliability and keeping energy affordable for millions of Georgians.”
The company explained that its distributed generation requests allow third-party developers to build projects ranging from 250 kilowatts up to six MW under long-term power purchase agreements. Under this model, Georgia Power purchases all of the renewable energy produced by these facilities. This approach is intended both to support clean energy growth and maintain flexibility as market conditions change.
Looking ahead, Georgia Power plans two additional rounds of requests for proposals—each targeting another 50 MW—in both 2026 and 2027 under its latest Integrated Resource Plan approved in 2025. These projects are expected online by 2028.
Georgia has consistently ranked among the top ten states nationally for solar growth according to industry rankings cited by Solar Energy Industries Association. The company reports having over 4,900 MW of renewables currently online with another approximately 5,100 MW under development; it aims to reach a total portfolio of about 10,000 MW by the year 2032.
In addition to large-scale projects like these recent procurements, Georgia Power offers programs such as Simple Solar—which lets customers pay extra on their bills in support of solar—and community solar subscriptions that allow participation in local facilities.
