Georgia Power has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to certify five new utility-scale solar power purchase agreements (PPAs). These projects will support all customers and supply the company’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription (CARES) 2023 program. The combined capacity of the new facilities will total 1,068 megawatts (MW), with construction and maintenance handled by third-party companies that won contracts through a competitive bidding process.
The CARES program enables eligible commercial and industrial customers to further their sustainability goals by subscribing to a share of renewable energy production. Georgia Power reports increasing demand for these subscriptions among businesses focused on sustainability.
“Renewable RFPs, such as the CARES 2023 RFP, are designed to procure valuable renewable energy that helps to diversify Georgia Power’s generation mix and increase reliability. Our planning models project that these resources will deliver benefits to customers long-term,” said Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development for Georgia Power. “The five projects we selected are economical and we expect they will provide energy and capacity benefits to the system and the most value for all Georgia Power customers.”
The five PPAs were chosen after a competitive solicitation overseen by an independent evaluator along with PSC staff. The facilities will be located across Georgia in Mitchell County (260 MW, 25-year PPA), Coffee County (200 MW, 30-year PPA), Wilkinson County (183 MW solar plus a 91.5 MW battery storage system, 20-year PPA), Jefferson County (200 MW, 20-year PPA), and Laurens County (225 MW, 20-year PPA).
Georgia Power continues efforts to expand its renewable energy portfolio through similar competitive procurement processes. This approach is intended to help maintain flexibility amid changing market conditions while providing more carbon-free energy options.
Recently, the company issued its CARES 2025 RFP with bids due in August. This request seeks up to 2,000 MW of utility-scale solar—including any unfilled capacity from CARES 2023—with operations expected as early as 2028.
Additionally, Georgia Power’s latest Integrated Resource Plan outlines plans for up to 4,000 MW of new renewable resources by 2035. An initial target calls for securing about 1,100 MW through future competitive procurements starting in 2026. If these targets are met, the company expects its renewable resource portfolio could reach approximately 11,000 MW by that year.
