Georgia Power Approves Five Solar PPAs Totaling One Gigawatt Portfolio

• Georgia Power has cleared five power purchase agreements totaling about 1 GW of solar, advancing projects across multiple counties under its 2022 IRP framework.

Georgia Power has signed off on five utility-scale solar PPAs totaling roughly 1,068 MW, giving the green light to projects spread across Mitchell, Coffee, Wilkinson, Jefferson, and Laurens counties. The contracts are tied to the utility’s 2022 Integrated Resource Plan and follow its 2023 procurement round, bringing new daytime capacity to a fast-growing Southeast load pocket. 

While the approvals originated last week, additional details published today confirm the combined capacity surpasses 1 GW. The projects—developed by independent power producers—will deliver fixed-price solar that hedges fuel costs, with options for future storage pairing to push energy into evening peaks and provide frequency support. Expect single-axis trackers and bifacial modules, plus plant-level controls for voltage and curtailment response tailored to Georgia’s distribution networks.

For ratepayers, the PPA model keeps capital off the utility’s balance sheet while locking in predictable costs. For developers, alignment with the IRP framework boosts bankability and streamlines approvals. The next milestones—interconnection studies and transformer reservations—will determine whether the assets can enter service on their targeted timelines, especially given supply headwinds on grid equipment nationwide.