Georgia Public Service Commission gives green light to Georgia Power solar energy purchases

ATLANTA - Georgia energy regulators have authorized Georgia Power Co. to move forward with plans to buy 970 megawatts of solar power from five other utilities.

The state Public Service Commission (PSC) voted unanimously Tuesday in favor of five power-purchasing agreements (PPAs) Georgia Power intends to pursue during the next couple of years.

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Here is a breakdown of the new PPAs:

Utility	Megawatts to be purchased
CED Timberland Solar	140
Decatur Solar Energy Center	200
Double Run Solar	220
Wadley Solar	260
Washington County Solar	150
TOTAL	970

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