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.
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:
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).

Beyond Wadley, Georgia Power is rapidly expanding its energy storage footprint:
These initiatives position the company as a leader in large-scale energy storage deployment in the United States.
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.
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.
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.
The innovation leverages crystalline silicon heterojunction (HJT) technology to deliver both efficiency and affordability:
This combination makes it highly suitable for next-generation satellite deployments and space infrastructure.
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.
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.
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.