India, Aug. 15 -- Georgia Power a subsidiary of The Southern Company (SO), in partnership with Mitsubishi Power, has received the first of three advanced M501JAC combustion turbines for Plant Yates in Coweta County, marking the first new natural gas turbines added to its fleet in a decade.
Each unit will help deliver 1,300 MW of generation capacity by 2027, meeting Georgia's rising energy demand. The 350-ton turbine, built at Mitsubishi's Savannah facility, highlights U.S.-based manufacturing and job creation, supporting 600 construction roles and 15 new permanent positions.
The new turbines offer higher efficiency, faster startup times, oil backup capability, and future hydrogen fuel adaptability. Georgia Power's long-term investment ali...