Georgia has 152 solar farms in the EIA Form 860 database, with a combined installed capacity of 5,264 MW. Of those, 38 plants are utility-scale (50 MW or larger), including 5 mega-projects of 200 MW or more. The largest single facility is Wadley Solar in Wadley, Jefferson County — a 260 MW plant operated by Wadley Solar, LLC.
Use the interactive Georgia solar farms map below to explore every plant, color-coded by technology type and sized by capacity. Click any solar farm for its name, operator, capacity (MW), technology, and location — or view the full US solar farms interactive map to compare Georgia to every other state.
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Georgia Solar Farms by the Numbers
- 152 total solar farms in Georgia (EIA Form 860 (US Energy Information Administration), latest reporting period)
- 5,264 MW total installed solar capacity
- 81 MW co-located battery storage capacity
- 38 utility-scale plants (50 MW or larger)
- 5 mega-projects rated 200 MW or larger
- 88 small / community-scale plants (under 5 MW)
Georgia Solar Farms by Technology Type
- 149 Solar Photovoltaic (PV) — standard panel installations, the dominant technology nationwide
- 2 Solar PV with Battery Storage — newer hybrid plants that pair panels with on-site batteries to store excess generation
- 1 Solar Hybrid — co-located with another generation source (natural gas, wind, biomass, etc.)
The 15 Largest Solar Farms in Georgia
The largest solar farm in Georgia by installed capacity is Wadley Solar at 260 MW. The 15 largest Georgia solar farms from the latest EIA filing:
| # | Solar Farm | Operator | Capacity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wadley Solar | Wadley Solar, LLC | 260 MW | Wadley, Jefferson |
| 2 | SR Toombs, LLC | SR Toombs I, LLC | 250 MW | Vidalia, Montgomery |
| 3 | Cool Springs Solar (Hybrid) | Cool Springs Solar, LLC | 213 MW + 40 MW battery | Bainbridge, Decatur |
| 4 | Twiggs Solar | Onward Energy | 204 MW | Dry Branch, Twiggs |
| 5 | Decatur Solar | Washington County Solar, LLC | 200 MW | Climax, Decatur |
| 6 | Hickory Park Solar Hybrid | RWE Renewables Americas, LLC | 196 MW + 40 MW battery | Camilla, Mitchell |
| 7 | Camilla Solar Energy Project | Invenergy Services LLC | 171 MW | Camilla, Mitchell |
| 8 | SR DeSoto I, LLC | SR DeSoto I, LLC | 165 MW | DeSoto, Lee |
| 9 | Quitman II Solar | Quitman II Solar, LLC | 150 MW | Quitman, Brooks |
| 10 | Quitman Solar | Quitman Solar, LLC | 150 MW | Quitman, Brooks |
| 11 | Washington County Solar | Washington County Solar, LLC | 150 MW | Sandersville, Washington |
| 12 | Taylor County Solar | Southern Power Co | 143 MW | Butler, Taylor |
| 13 | Robins Air Force Base Solar | Georgia Power Co | 128 MW | Macon, Bibb |
| 14 | Dougherty County Solar, LLC | Dougherty County Solar, LLC | 120 MW | Albany, Dougherty |
| 15 | SR Snipesville II | SR Snipesville II, LLC | 107 MW | Denton, Jeff Davis |
Top Solar Operators in Georgia
Five operators account for the largest share of solar generation in Georgia:
- Southern Power Co — 6 plants, 392 MW total
- Washington County Solar, LLC — 2 plants, 350 MW total
- Georgia Power Co — 14 plants, 336 MW total
- Onward Energy — 4 plants, 289 MW total
- Wadley Solar, LLC — 1 plant, 260 MW total
Solar Permitting and Regulation in Georgia
Utility-scale solar in Georgia is overseen by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Wholesale market participation and interconnection are regulated by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) and the relevant ISO/RTO. All generators above 1 MW must report capacity, fuel type, and location to the EIA via Form 860 — the dataset used in this map.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many solar farms are in Georgia?
Georgia has 152 solar farms in the latest EIA Form 860 filing — a combined 5,264 MW of installed capacity. Of those, 38 are utility-scale (50 MW or larger).
What is the largest solar farm in Georgia?
The largest solar farm in Georgia is Wadley Solar, located in Wadley (Jefferson County), with 260 MW of installed capacity. It is operated by Wadley Solar, LLC.
How much solar capacity does Georgia have?
Georgia has 5,264 MW of installed solar capacity across 152 plants reporting to the EIA. This counts only the solar portion (Solar_MW field) — co-located batteries and other generation are reported separately.
Who regulates solar farms in Georgia?
Solar farms in Georgia are regulated by the Georgia Public Service Commission at the state level, with federal oversight from FERC. The EIA collects annual data on every utility-scale solar plant via Form 860.
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