
According to Huawei data on RRU/BBU needs per site, the typical 5G site has power needs of over 11.5 kilowatts, up nearly 70% from a base station deploying a mix of 2G, 3G and 4G radios. 5G macro base stations may require several new, power-hungry components, including microwave or millimeter wave transceivers, field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs), faster data converters, high-power/low-noise amplifiers and integrated MIMO antennas. [pdf]

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 definition of mobile substation or portable substation is a completely self-contained trailer-mounted substation consisting of a transformer, cooling equipment, high voltage switchgear, and low voltage switchgear along with metering, protection relaying devices, AC and DC auxiliary power supply, surge protection, and cable connecting arrangement. [pdf]
Industrial power supply systems: Mobile substations can provide a reliable and secure power supply for industrial plants that require high power quality, availability, and efficiency. They can also provide backup power or load sharing for critical processes, such as oil and gas production, mining operations, chemical plants, etc.
They are pivotal in ensuring a reliable power supply during emergencies, maintenance, or in remote areas. By housing all necessary components within a portable framework, mobile substations offer flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and rapid deployment, making them ideal for a range of applications, from disaster recovery to temporary power support.
Cable connecting system: The cable connecting system is the component of a mobile substation that connects the mobile substation to the power source and the load using flexible cables and connectors. The cable connecting system has to be designed to provide easy and secure connection and disconnection of the cables.
Temporary mobile substations are deployed when there is a planned interruption or maintenance of existing substations, or when new construction or power upgrades are underway. These substations prevent service interruptions by taking over the role of the permanent substation for a specific time frame.
Metering system: The metering system is the component of a mobile substation that measures and records the electrical parameters of the power flow, such as voltage, current, power, frequency, etc. The metering system has to be designed to provide accurate and reliable data for monitoring and billing purposes.
The switchgear enables the routing of electricity within the substation and allows isolation of faults without affecting the entire system. Modular switchgear solutions in mobile substations support multiple configurations, ensuring compatibility with varying power systems.

The installation of 93 home solar systems to assist agricultural activities, including at the agricultural product transformation center, has provided more than access to clean energy to the 235 families in the village of Palanca II (Humpata) but also facilitated water access and establishment of basic irrigation systems, with an immediate impact on agricultural productivity, food security and income generation. [pdf]
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