Southern Company recently joined with industry researchers to launch the Energy Storage Research Center, a unique research and development (R&D) facility focused on the development and deployment of next-generation energy storage technologies. Located on the engineering campus of Southern Research in Birmingham, Alabama, the project is a collaboration between Southern Company, Alabama Power, Southern Research,…

Building on its 100-year commitment to innovation and historic focus on the research and development of emerging energy solutions, Southern Company and its Gulf Power subsidiary officially launched the latest battery storage research project in Southern Company’s operating territory. The project represents another important milestone in the company’s work to build the future of energy.…

Renewable Energy Systems (RES), a leader in the development, construction, and operations of renewables and energy storage projects in the Americas, recently announce a joint development agreement with Southern Company, a subsidiary Southern Power. The joint venture is to develop and construct approximately 3,000 MW of wind power across 10 projects located in various regions within…

Southern Company‘s subsidiary has announced the acquisition of controlling interest in the 257-MW Wake Wind Energy Center, the company’s first wind acquisition in Texas. Invenergy Wind LLC developed and constructed Wake Wind, and owns the remaining interest in the project. “Southern Power remains committed to strategically developing our renewable energy portfolio,” said Southern Power President and…

Southern Company subsidiary Southern Power announced the acquisition of the company’s first project in Maine. “Southern Power’s acquisition of Passadumkeag Windpark extends our national presence to 10 states and further solidifies our position as America’s premier wholesale energy partner,” said Southern Power President and CEO Buzz Miller. “This exciting project adds to a dynamic renewable…