How it Works

How Solar Energy Works Solar panels are typically mounted on the rooftop but can also be ground mounted. The panels harness energy from the sun and converts it into usable power in

2024 Feb 17

Solar for All Program Cuts Hit G.O.P and Democrat Voters Alike

In Georgia and across the country, electricity bills have skyrocketed in recent months. Yet Mr. Trump has rescinded billions of federal dollars for renewable energy like solar

2026 Feb 22

Rooftop Solar Credits in Georgia: How They Really Work

Have questions about how a solar system could affect your home search, sale, or appraisal in Athens, Oconee, or across Northeast Georgia? Let''s talk through your options and the market

2024 Sep 07

This metro Atlanta factory roof is now a solar

Beauflor just installed metro Atlanta''s largest rooftop solar system, with nearly 2,000 panels now powering part of its Georgia factory.

2024 May 27

Rooftop Solar – SEIA

Electricity produced at or near the point where it is used is called Distributed Generation (DG). Distributed solar energy can be located on rooftops or ground-mounted, and is typically

2025 Oct 23

Commercial Solar Solutions

Community Solar Small Business Customers, you can solar without rooftop panels! Purchase a monthly Community Solar subscription and receive

2025 Feb 25

Solar Roof

Install Solar Roof and power your home with a fully integrated solar and energy storage system. The glass solar tiles and steel roofing tiles look

2025 Aug 05

Georgia Solar Rooftop Power Generation System

About Georgia Solar Rooftop Power Generation System video introduction Our solar industry solutions encompass a wide range of applications from residential rooftop installations to large

2025 Aug 15

Solar power in Georgia (U.S. state)

Georgia Power has a solar purchase program, SP-1, for up to 100 kW systems which pays 17¢/kWh. A second meter is installed for the solar generation, all of which is purchased by

2024 Jan 25

Solar power in Georgia (U.S. state)

Solar power in Georgia on rooftops can provide 31% of all electricity used in Georgia. Net metering is limited to 100 kW for non-residential consumers and 10 kW for residential consumers, up to 0.2% of previous years peak demand. Georgia was given an F for net metering. Georgia is not a Net Metering State.

2025 Jul 18

This metro Atlanta factory roof is now a solar record-breaker

Beauflor just installed metro Atlanta''s largest rooftop solar system, with nearly 2,000 panels now powering part of its Georgia factory.

2025 Sep 20

Project Sunroof

Enter a state, county, city, or zip code to see a solar estimate for the area, based on the amount of usable sunlight and roof space.

2025 May 13

Georgia Power agrees to give community solar a

Following years of pushback from a utility that was "adamantly opposed" to community solar, Georgia Power agreed to work "in good

2024 Oct 03

Rooftop program aims to change demographics of

Savannah-based Be Smart Home Solutions is installing the system as part of the Georgia Bright program, which leases rooftop solar

2024 Dec 01

Rooftop program aims to change demographics of solar

Savannah-based Be Smart Home Solutions is installing the system as part of the Georgia Bright program, which leases rooftop solar to Georgia homeowners with a household

2024 Oct 02

Simple Solar

Georgia Power''s Simple Solar program uses energy from renewable generation that meets the criteria approved by the Georgia Public Service

2024 Mar 26

Commercial Solar Installation Options

Rooftop Solar Solar energy systems are wired behind a customer''s Georgia Power meter when they are planning to offset their usage from the grid.

2024 May 04

Apply Today

Application Overview (using PowerClerk) PowerClerk is Georgia Power''s online system for managing rooftop solar installation applications. If you''re new to the system, download our

2025 Jan 16

Rooftop Solar: A high-impact solution for reducing carbon

Solar PV on Georgia rooftops in 2019 Source: Authors, based on data from the Google Project Sunroof

2024 Oct 19

Simple Solar

Georgia Power''s Simple Solar program uses energy from renewable generation that meets the criteria approved by the Georgia Public Service Commission. Additionally, Georgia Power''s

2024 Jul 03

Georgia Solar Company | Local Solar Installer

Creative Solar USA is a Georgia-based, local solar installer of solar, battery, & roofs for residential, commercial and government buildings.

2024 Jul 27

Home Solar Panels and Systems | Tesla

Tesla solar makes it easy to produce clean, renewable energy for your home and to take control of your energy use. Learn more about solar.

2024 Aug 26

Residential Rooftop Solar

Does Georgia Power partner with any rooftop solar developers? No. Georgia Power does not have exclusive partnerships with solar developers, and customers should be wary of anyone

2024 Dec 04

FAQs

No. Since your system would be grid-tied, for safety reasons, if there is a power outage your solar system will automatically shut off when the

2025 Feb 15

Solar for All Program Cuts Hit G.O.P and Democrat

In Georgia and across the country, electricity bills have skyrocketed in recent months. Yet Mr. Trump has rescinded billions of

2025 Mar 27

PVWatts Calculator

Estimates the energy production of grid-connected photovoltaic (PV) energy systems throughout the world. It allows homeowners, small building owners, installers and manufacturers to easily

2024 Jan 13