ATLANTA, Aug. 17, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- Millions of
Georgians are anticipating the first significant solar eclipse to
cross the state in more than 30 years and, to illustrate the
real-time nature of solar generation, the company invites energy
fans to tune in to a special Facebook Live event at
Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower on August
21. Beginning at 1 p.m., fans
will get an unprecedented look at how the eclipse will affect solar
generation from the company's solar research and demonstration
project at its Atlanta
headquarters. As solar continues to grow, Georgia Power customers
can expect continued reliable service thanks to the company's
diverse, flexible generation mix including solar, as well as
nuclear, natural gas and other sources.
"Georgia's energy planning
process focuses on ensuring that our generation resources are
balanced and optimal to keep reliability high and rates as low as
possible," said Greg Roberts, vice
president of pricing and planning for Georgia Power. "While we
continue to work to bring cost-effective solar energy to our state,
including researching new technologies such as battery storage,
this eclipse offers an exciting opportunity to observe how solar
generation responds to a unique astronomical event."
Georgia Power was ranked in the Top 5 nationally for solar
connected to the grid in 2016 and is adding millions of solar
panels to Georgia's energy
landscape. Solar growth in Georgia
continues thanks to new programs developed with and approved by the
Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC). Most recently, the Georgia
PSC approved the 2016 Integrated Resource Plan, which includes the
addition of up to 1,600 MW* of renewable capacity, including solar,
wind and biomass, through 2021.
This spring, Georgia Power announced plans to build a 139-MW
solar facility at Robins Air Force Base near Macon, its largest to date. Additionally, the
company's 150-plus MW of large-scale solar facilities at other
Georgia military bases includes
projects with the U. S. Army at Fort
Benning, Fort Gordon and
Fort Stewart and with the
Department of the Navy at SUBASE Kings Bay and Marine Corps
Logistics Base Albany.
Georgia Power offers a variety of resources and tools for
customers to help them determine if solar is right for them,
including an interactive solar calculator, as well as solar energy
experts available for one-on-one consultations. Learn more at
www.georgiapower.com/solar.
* REC Disclaimer: Every megawatt hour of electricity produced
by an eligible solar generation resource creates a Renewable Energy
Credit (REC). Georgia Power purchases only the null energy output
from some renewable generating facilities that have contracted to
sell that energy to Georgia Power. Ownership of the associated RECs
is specified in each respective power purchase agreement. The party
that owns the RECs retains the right to use them.
About Georgia Power
Georgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern
Company (NYSE: SO), America's premier energy company. Value,
Reliability, Customer Service and Stewardship are the cornerstones
of the company's promise to 2.5 million customers in all but four
of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering clean,
safe, reliable and affordable energy at rates below the national
average, Georgia Power maintains a diverse, innovative generation
mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural gas, as well as
renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia Power
focuses on delivering world-class service to its customers every
day and the company is consistently recognized by J.D. Power and
Associates as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more
information, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the
company on Facebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower), Twitter
(Twitter.com/GeorgiaPower) and Instagram
(Instagram.com/ga_power).
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