
Georgia Power’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) filed with the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) anticipates approximately 8,200 megawatts (MW) of electrical load growth by 2030 – an increase of more than 2,200 MW compared to projections in its 2023 IRP update, which called for the construction of a swath of new battery energy storage systems (BESS) to help answer the call of data centers and mass electrification. [pdf]
In that filing, Georgia Power signaled its intention to solicit bids for more storage- another 500 MW- in the near future. Battery energy storage projects are popping up all over the U.S., which added nearly 4 GW of storage capacity in the second quarter of this year alone, according to a recent report.
Georgia Power breaks ground at the McGrau Ford Battery Facility in Cherokee County on April 4, 2025. This 530-megawatt battery energy storage system will consist of two phases, approved in the 2022 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and 2023 IRP Update. Courtesy: Georgia Power.
Earlier this month, Georgia Power Company submitted its 2023 Integrated Resource Plan Update (2023 IRP Update) to the Georgia Public Service Commission, which includes an Application for Certification for four battery energy storage systems totaling 500 MW.
Georgia Power included attachments with information and data on each of the proposed projects, but since they contained “sensitive terms and conditions” and cost information, they were nearly entirely redacted from public disclosure- deemed “trade secrets.” Here’s what we do know about those projects:
In February 2024, Georgia Power installed its first grid-connected BESS, the Mossy Branch Energy Facility, a 65 MW system on a couple of acres of rural countryside in Talbot County, north of Columbus, GA. It was approved as part of Georgia Power’s 2019 IRP.
Georgia Power’s fleet of hydroelectric generating units is another source of emission-free energy, with some units serving the state of Georgia for more than 100 years.

The Middle East and Africa Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) Market Report is Segmented by Battery Type (Lithium-Ion, Flow Batter, and More), Connection Type (On-Grid and Off-Grid), Component (Battery Pack and Racks, Energy Management Software, and More), Energy Capacity Range (10 To 100 MWh, 100 To 500 MWh, and More), End-User Application (Utility, and More), and Geography (Saudi Arabia, United Arab Emirates, Qatar, and More). [pdf]

Since March 2024, CR Power* (25 MW/100 MWh, Hami, wind+ESS, string architecture) and CGDG* (50 MW/100 MWh, Golmud, Qinghai, multi-energy) have completed groundbreaking performance tests of 100 MWh grid-forming energy storage plants with the guidance and support of local energy bureaus, SGCC*, and China Electric Power Research Institute. [pdf]

This FAQ begins with a brief review of BMS considerations, looks at how automatic voltage switching works, presents applications for forced air and phase change cooling technologies, digs into where NiCd and NiMH battery packs are still used, considers the ergonomics and applications of a large 56 V 28.0 Ah Li battery pack, and closes by examining the difference between 18 V and 20 V power tool battery packs. [pdf]
Figure 1: Why Lithium-ion Batteries? The battery management system (BMS) is an intricate electronic set-up designed to oversee and regulate rechargeable batteries, specifically lithium-ion batteries.
Now, let's delve into how a BMS enhances the performance of lithium-ion batteries. The battery management system (BMS) maintains continuous surveillance of the battery's status, encompassing critical parameters such as voltage, current, temperature, and state of charge (SOC).
By incorporating a BMS, the performance of the battery is significantly enhanced, ensuring optimal operation and safeguarding against potential hazards that could compromise its efficiency and durability. Now, let's delve into how a BMS enhances the performance of lithium-ion batteries.
Lithium-iron-based batteries, however, can be damaged if they are changed while being below a certain temperature. So, temperature monitoring is much more common for those types of cells. Lithium-ion batteries do not require a BMS to operate. With that being said, a lithium-ion battery pack should never be used without a BMS.
Another crucial role of the BMS is battery balancing. It's crucial to maintain an even charge across all of the cells in a lithium-ion battery pack because they are made up of numerous individual cells. The BMS does this via active or passive balancing, enhancing the battery pack's general effectiveness and durability.
The BMS can stop thermal runaway and guarantee the battery's safe operation by monitoring the temperature of the battery cells and acting as needed. Battery management systems are becoming more complex as lithium-ion battery technology develops further.
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