Georgia Power is actively constructing 765 megawatts (MW) of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) across four strategically chosen counties in Georgia. Authorized by the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) through its Integrated Resource Plan framework, this portfolio is designed to enhance grid stability and deliver quickly dispatchable capacity to handle rapid electricity demand growth from projects such as data centers across the state.
Facilities Under Development
The deployment spans four key facilities:
McGrau Ford BESS (Cherokee County, 530 MW across two phases): Being constructed by Burns & McDonnell, forming the bulk of the 765 MW footprint.
Robins BESS (Bibb County, 128 MW): Engineered by Burns & McDonnell and co-located with an existing solar plant near Robins Air Force Base.
Hammond BESS (Floyd County, 57.5 MW): A standalone facility constructed by Crowder Industrial Construction that repurposes infrastructure at the retired coal-fired Plant Hammond.
Moody BESS (Lowndes County, 49.5 MW): Built by Crowder adjacent to Moody Air Force Base to leverage pre-existing solar and transmission connections.
With target commercial operation dates staggered throughout 2026, these 4-hour battery projects utilize equipment supply agreements (including Tesla BESS hardware) to capture excess renewable energy during off-peak hours and discharge it during high-demand periods, such as peak winter mornings. Moving forward, Georgia Power intends to build on this foundational 765 MW deployment with plans for an additional over 1,000 MW of battery storage in subsequent procurement cycles to further fortify the state’s power network.
October 21, 2025
765 MW of battery energy storage systems (BESS) is now under construction as announced by Georgia Power. The facilities will be located in Georgia, specifically, in Lowndes, Bibb, Floyd and Cherokee Counties. Furthermore, Georgia Power will develop the projects using the same technology as its first-ever BESS facility at Mossy Branch near Columbus. The company is working with Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) through the Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) to procure and develop these projects and construct others across the state a trend seen across other states and globally where BESS construction projects are popping up.
“At Georgia Power, we work with the Georgia PSC and many other stakeholders to make the investments required for a reliable and resilient power grid, integrating new technologies to better serve our customers today and as Georgia grows,” said Rick Anderson, senior vice president and senior production officer for Georgia Power.
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Georgia Power noted that the projects are a direct response to the state’s rapidly growing energy needs, driven by industrial expansion, electric vehicle adoption, and the surge in data center construction. The company also emphasized that large-scale battery systems play a critical role in maintaining grid stability as it adds more clean energy resources to the mix.
Project Overview
Locations: Lowndes, Bibb, Floyd and Cherokee Counties, Georgia
Total Capacity: 765 MW
Projects: Robins BESS (128 MW), Moody BESS (49.5 MW), Hammond BESS (57.5 MW), McGrau Ford Phase 1 and 2 BESS (530 MW)
Construction teams: Burns & McDonnell, Crowder Industrial Construction
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Individual Georgia Power BESS Projects
The first BESS project is the Robins BESS (128 MW) facility. It is located in Bibb County close to the Robins Air Force Base. It allows Georgia Power to leverage existing infrastructure. Thus, it has eliminated the need to construct a new Generator Step-Up (GSU). Burns & McDonnell is heading the engineering and construction team for this project that is expected to begin operations in June 2026.
Secondly, the Moody BESS (49.5 MW) facility is located in Lowndes County. It is also located near an existing solar facility which has allowed for the elimination of the need to construct a GSU. Crowder Industrial Construction is heading engineering and construction for the project. Further, it is expected to begin operations in May next year.
The Hammond BESS (57.5 MW) project is located in Floyd County. It is leveraging existing infrastructure from the retired coal-fired Plant Hammond Facility. Additionally, Crowder Industrial Construction is also heading this project that is expected to begin operation in November next year.
Last but not least, the McGrau Ford Phase 1 and 2 BESS (530 MW) will be located in Cherokee County. It will be headed by Burns and McDonnell. Operations will begin in October and September next year for both phases respectively. The designs for the project provide an opportunity for Georgia Power to cost effectively expand the project level substation and generation tie line rather than build a new substation. In addition to these projects, Georgia Power has also commenced work on a new battery storage facility near Macon.
Project Team
Developer: Georgia Power Company
Regulatory and Statutory Oversight: Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC): State regulatory authority governing site authorization, Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) updates, and grid compliance.
Engineering, Procurement & Construction (EPC) Contractors
Burns & McDonnell: Lead EPC contractor responsible for engineering, procurement, and construction of the portfolio’s largest developments:
Crowder Industrial Construction: EPC contractor engineering and constructing the standalone and co-located BESS sites
Primary Equipment Suppliers & Manufacturers
Tesla Energy: Supply partner providing utility-scale lithium iron phosphate (LFP) BESS hardware, including Megapack 2XL units deployed across major portfolio sites.
MGM Transformers: Electrical equipment supplier providing medium-voltage step-up transformers (including 4.2 MVA and 4.8 MVA units) for grid interconnection.
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