Southern Co. to build major solar project in Georgia

Posted on 18 Dec 2014 by Tim Brown

Southern Power a subsidiary of Southern Co. yesterday announced plans to develop a 131-megawatt (MW) photovoltaic (PV) solar project in Georgia capable of generating enough electricity to power 21,000 homes.

According to Southern Co., the electricity and associated renewable energy credits (RECs) will be sold to three Georgia electric membership corporations. “Southern Company is committed to developing renewables as a component of the full portfolio of energy resources,” said Southern Company Chairman, President and CEO Thomas A. Fanning. “Our strategic solar expansion helps build our…

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