Georgia Power to highlight impact of solar eclipse on solar generation during Facebook Live event on August 21

Beginning at 1 p.m., fans will get an unprecedented look at how the eclipse will affect solar generation from the Georgia Power ‘s solar research and demonstration project at its Atlanta headquarters

Millions of Georgians are anticipating the first significant solar eclipse to cross the state in more than 30 years and, to illustrate the real-time nature of solar generation; Georgia Power invites energy fans to tune in to a special Facebook Live event at Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower on August 21. Beginning at 1 p.m., fans will get an unprecedented look at how the eclipse will affect solar generation from the Georgia Power ‘s solar research and demonstration project at its Atlanta headquarters. As solar continues to grow, Georgia Power customers can expect continued reliable service thanks to the company’s diverse, flexible generation mix including solar, as well as nuclear, natural gas and other sources said the firm in a statement.

“Georgia’s energy planning process focuses on ensuring that our generation resources are balanced and optimal to keep reliability high and rates as low as possible,” said Greg Roberts, vice president of pricing and planning for Georgia Power. “While we continue to work to bring cost-effective solar energy to our state, including researching new technologies such as battery storage, this eclipse offers an exciting opportunity to observe how solar generation responds to a unique astronomical event.”

Georgia Power was ranked in the Top 5 nationally for solar connected to the grid in 2016 and is adding millions of solar panels to Georgia’s energy landscape.