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Georgia Power (NYSE: SO) announced on September 10, 2026, that it has received approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission for 1,137 megawatts of new solar power purchase agreements. The approval covers projects developed through the company’s CARES 2023 and CARES 2025 request for proposals programs. According to the company, this procurement represents the largest single solar procurement in Georgia Power’s history.

The approved agreements span seven solar projects located in Appling, Decatur, Jefferson, Sumter, Warren, Emanuel, and Irwin counties. The specific capacity allocations for these counties are as follows: Appling County, 78 MW; Decatur County, 130 MW; Jefferson County, 194 MW; Sumter County, 200 MW; Warren County, 150 MW; Emanuel County, 185 MW; and Irwin County, 200 MW. The company stated that these projects are expected to begin commercial operation as early as 2029.

This development follows a previous approval in September 2025, when the Georgia Public Service Commission authorized an additional 1,068 MW of projects under the CARES 2023 program. Those earlier projects included agreements in Coffee, Jefferson, Laurens, Mitchell, and Wilkinson counties. The cumulative effect of these approvals significantly expands the renewable energy portfolio available to customers in the state.

In addition to the new solar power purchase agreements, Georgia Power opened enrollment for the CARES Customer Identified Resource program. This program allows eligible commercial and industrial customers to identify renewable energy projects for potential participation in the CARES program. The company noted that this initiative is approved for up to 3,000 MW of additional renewable projects. The goal of the program is to create value for all Georgia Power customers while allowing large energy users to support their sustainability initiatives through subscriptions for a pro-rata share of renewable resource production.

Wilson Mallard, director of renewable development for Georgia Power, stated in a press release that the new solar resources will deliver affordable and reliable energy at a fixed price for the benefit of all customers. He emphasized that the approval helps advance cost-effective renewable energy in the state and adds more than 1,100 megawatts of renewable energy resources to the company’s diverse generation portfolio. The company highlighted that renewable energy plays an important role in meeting Georgia’s continued growth and expanding access to carbon-free energy.

For investors, this news indicates a steady expansion of Georgia Power’s renewable infrastructure assets. The CARES program allows the utility to secure long-term power purchase agreements, which can help stabilize energy costs and meet regulatory requirements for clean energy generation. The scale of the 2023 procurement suggests strong customer demand and a clear path for future renewable capacity additions. The company continues to utilize competitive request for proposal processes to maintain flexibility amid changing market conditions.

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