89th largest plant in Georgia · 3261st nationally
Mossy Branch Battery Facility is a battery storage power plant in Georgia with a nameplate capacity of 65.0 MW.
| Plant Name | Mossy Branch Battery Facility |
|---|---|
| Operator | Georgia Power Co |
| City | Shiloh |
| County | Talbot County |
| State | Georgia |
| ZIP | 31826 |
| Coordinates | 32.80357, -84.66039 |
This plant highlighted in navy-ringed pin; other generators within 25 miles shown as fuel-colored dots.
| ID | Technology | Fuel | Capacity | Status | Online |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BESS | Batteries | Battery | 65.0 MW | Operating | 2024 |
| NERC Region | SERC |
|---|---|
| Balancing Authority | Southern Company Services, Inc. - Trans |
Battery storage facilities don't generate electricity — they store it. They charge from the grid (often from solar during the day) and discharge during peak demand or to firm up renewables. EIA classifies them as power plants because they connect to the grid like one.