Georgia Power completes construction of 198MWh BESS next to Moody Air Force Base

July 29, 2026

Announced 27 July, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Moody battery energy storage system (BESS), which is adjacent to the Moody Air Force Base, and also makes use of pre-existing solar transmission infrastructure. Image: Georgia Power

Utility Georgia Power has completed construction of the 49.5MW/198MWh Moody Battery Facility, located outside of Valdosta, Georgia, US.

Announced 27 July, a ribbon-cutting ceremony was held for the Moody battery energy storage system (BESS), which is adjacent to the Moody Air Force Base, and also makes use of pre-existing solar transmission infrastructure.

Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) Chairman Jason Shaw, Lowndes County Manager Paige Dukes, local commissioners, Valdosta City Council members, and community partners joined Georgia Power leaders to celebrate the project’s ribbon cutting.