First Solar to build the largest solar plant in the South
Georgia Power has awarded a power contract to the PV maker and developer under its latest solicitation. The project will utilize First Solar’s large-format Series 6 modules.
510 MW of solar contracts awarded in Georgia
The three projects that won through Georgia Power’s large-scale renewable energy program came in at an average of $36 per megawatt-hour.
Changing tides: Utilities and solar
An increasing number of U.S. utilities are embracing the low and predictable costs of utility-scale solar. But conflicts remain over distributed generation, and the real question is who will own the solar that is being built.
Georgia Power to open community solar program in January
The 3 MW program which opens in January offers a share in solar – for a remarkably steep price.
Georgia Power gets approval for mammoth solar plant next to air base
The 139 MW project at Robins AFB will add to the 120 MW that Georgia Power has built at military bases, as the latest in Georgia’s solar boom.
Stage set for solar battle royal in Georgia
While Georgia Electric Membership Corp. adds more than $30 in fees to solar customers’ bills, the legislature considers passing a law limiting the amounts they can charge. The conflict comes amidst the rapid growth of the solar industry and the state.
Georgia Power reaches 846 MW of solar PV
The Deep South utility has agreed to build 1.6 GW of renewable energy by 2021
Utah PSC grants utility’s request to suspend solar rate-increase request
In response to intense public reaction, Rocky Mountain Power requested the suspension so it could continue negotiating with solar stakeholders to find a mutually agreeable solution.
Georgia reaches accord on renewable cost-benefit framework
Georgia Power and the Georgia Public Service Commission issued a joint recommendation on how to evaluate solar’s value to the state’s grid, with a view of using the framework in the Renewable Energy Development Initiative
Solar in Georgia enters new phase
Continuing its ascent as a solar powerhouse, Georgia’s electric cooperatives across the state are adding solar to their portfolios
