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Georgia Power has officially begun construction on a 260 megawatt (MW) battery energy storage system (BESS) in Jefferson County, Georgia. Approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission, the project is strategically located near an existing solar facility and transmission infrastructure to maximize efficiency and grid integration.
Project Overview & Infrastructure
The Wadley BESS is designed to store and dispatch energy over a four-hour period, ensuring power availability during peak demand. By co-locating the battery system with solar infrastructure, the project enhances the utilization of renewable energy.
Key highlights include:
- 260 MW storage capacity
- Four-hour dispatch capability
- Integration with solar generation
- Strategic proximity to transmission networks
Strengthening Grid Reliability
Battery energy storage plays a crucial role in stabilizing the grid by capturing excess renewable energy during low-demand periods and releasing it when demand rises. This is particularly valuable during peak usage times such as cold winter mornings.
The project supports Georgia’s long-term energy strategy outlined in the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP).
Statewide Expansion of Energy Storage
Beyond Wadley, Georgia Power is rapidly expanding its energy storage footprint:
- 765 MW of BESS projects nearing completion across multiple counties
- Plans for ~3,000 MW of additional storage capacity across seven sites
- New solar + storage projects totaling 350 MW
These initiatives position the company as a leader in large-scale energy storage deployment in the United States.
Economic & Community Impact
The project is expected to deliver long-term economic benefits to Jefferson County, including job creation and infrastructure development. Local officials and community leaders participated in the groundbreaking ceremony, highlighting strong regional support.
Construction is being led by Burns & McDonnell, with completion targeted for 2027.
Strategic Significance
As renewable energy adoption accelerates, large-scale battery systems like the Wadley BESS are essential for ensuring grid stability and flexibility. By investing in storage infrastructure, Georgia Power is enabling a more resilient and sustainable energy ecosystem.
Cando Solar has introduced its groundbreaking Cando Solar Cloth, a rollable solar wing solution designed to transform how energy is generated and deployed in space. Unveiled at SATELLITE × GovMilSpace in Washington, D.C., the innovation targets commercial low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites, emerging 6G communication systems, and space-based computing infrastructure.
A Shift from Area Efficiency to Weight Efficiency
Cando Solar Cloth represents a paradigm shift in solar technology from maximizing surface area to optimizing weight efficiency. As the space industry moves toward high-frequency launches and large satellite constellations, reducing payload weight and launch costs has become critical.
Traditional rigid solar panels are often bulky and expensive, limiting scalability. In contrast, Cando Solar Cloth introduces a rollable, ultra-lightweight design that significantly lowers launch volume and enhances deployment flexibility in orbit.
Advanced Design and Performance Capabilities
The innovation leverages crystalline silicon heterojunction (HJT) technology to deliver both efficiency and affordability:
- Ultra-Lightweight Structure: With a weight-to-area ratio of just 300–900 g/m² and a compact roll diameter of 65 mm, the solution minimizes payload constraints.
- Improved Power Efficiency: Achieves 23–35% conversion efficiency, with tandem HJT cells reaching the upper range.
- Optimized Weight-to-Power Ratio: At 1–5 g/W, it significantly reduces overall satellite mass.
This combination makes it highly suitable for next-generation satellite deployments and space infrastructure.
Cost Reduction and Scalability
One of the most compelling advantages of Cando Solar Cloth is its cost efficiency. Compared to traditional GaAs-based solar cells, the HJT solution can reduce solar costs by up to 90%.
Additionally, shared manufacturing processes between space and terrestrial applications—including agriculture, construction, and transportation—can lower overall satellite production costs by up to 30%. This breakthrough addresses a major barrier to scaling satellite constellations globally.
Reliability for Long-Term Space Missions
Durability remains critical for space technologies, and Cando Solar Cloth demonstrates strong reliability. The system has undergone electroluminescence (EL) testing, maintaining stable performance even after 10,000 roll-and-unroll cycles.
This ensures consistent energy output throughout the satellite’s operational life in orbit, making it a dependable solution for long-duration missions.
Strategic Significance for Space and Energy Markets
According to Huang Qiang, the unveiling marks not only a technological milestone but also a step forward in the company’s global expansion strategy.
The innovation aligns with the broader evolution of the space industry, where lightweight, scalable, and cost-effective energy systems are essential for enabling advanced applications such as space-based computing and next-generation communication networks.
Cox Automotive has announced a major milestone in electric vehicle battery recycling. The company revealed that its EV Battery Solutions division has successfully processed and recovered more than 10 million pounds of black mass, a key material containing valuable battery minerals used in manufacturing new batteries.
The achievement highlights the growing importance of recycling and lifecycle management as electric vehicles become more common in global transportation markets.
Rising Need for EV Battery Lifecycle Management
The milestone comes at a time when more electric vehicles are entering the secondary market. EVs represented roughly 5% of lease maturities in 2025, and the share is expected to exceed 12% in 2026 and reach nearly 23% by 2028.
As EV adoption increases, the need for safe battery diagnostics, repair, second-life applications, and responsible recycling is becoming critical. Recycling prevents batteries from ending up in landfills while helping maintain a steady supply of essential minerals needed for battery production.
Operational Approach to Battery Recovery
Through its EV Battery Solutions division, Cox Automotive focuses on extending the usable life of batteries through repair, refurbishment, and remanufacturing, before moving to recycling at the end of the lifecycle.
The company uses proprietary depowering and dry-shredding technologies designed to reduce fire risk during battery processing. These systems help ensure safer handling and material recovery while protecting workers and nearby communities.
Advanced Recycling Facility in Oklahoma City
At Cox Automotive’s recycling center in Oklahoma City, technicians employ a patented dry recycling process that avoids the use of water and chemical treatments.
The process involves mechanical disassembly, shredding, and air-based material separation, enabling the recovery of valuable battery components. According to the company, the facility achieves material recovery rates of up to 94%, significantly reducing the need for virgin mining of battery minerals.
Importance of Black Mass in Battery Manufacturing
Black mass is a powder-like substance created during the mechanical recycling of lithium-ion batteries. It contains valuable materials such as lithium, nickel, cobalt, and manganese, which can be refined and reused in the production of new batteries.
By recovering these materials, recycling programs help build a circular battery economy, reducing environmental impact and supporting sustainable EV production.
Sustainability Strategy and Industry Impact
The recycling milestone also contributes to the sustainability commitments of Cox Enterprises through its environmental initiative Cox Conserves. Since launching in 2007, the program has supported more than 500 sustainability projects and invested over $165 million in initiatives aimed at reducing waste, conserving resources, and promoting biodiversity.
With global EV battery service facilities across the United States, Europe, and other markets, Cox Automotive is expanding its role in supporting the full lifecycle of electric vehicle batteries, from logistics and diagnostics to reuse and recycling.
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