{"success":true,"data":{"pressRelease":{"id":"140752","rtpr_id":"nGNX7HL9fp-20260910","ticker":"SO","exchange":"NYSE","all_tickers":["SO"],"title":"Silicon Ranch Announces Investments in Jefferson and Warren Counties to Support Georgia Power’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Program","author":"Globe Newswire","published_at":"2026-09-10T14:55:06.558Z","article_body":"Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Ranch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dt0MbFsw3SDy6xaf7TrRnqU68Ye_pjTEdl2TJowE9zm4omWwnlKcK7iigAQ9RjEgsOjZ48NQy3Xgro4Qd2DGB5STcmDQXUWS8ruLZV6shpY=),\nowner and operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of solar facilities\nand a community-focused energy infrastructure company, announced today that it\nis developing two new solar projects—Wrens (Jefferson County) and Norwood\nIII (Warren County)—to support the growing demand for energy in Georgia. The\ncompany will develop, build, own, and operate the Wrens and Norwood III\nfacilities and sell the energy and renewable attributes from each to Georgia\nPower through the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription program (CARES).\n\nIn addition to supporting local grid reliability and the growing demand for\nenergy in Georgia, the Wrens and Norwood III projects represent a significant\ncapital investment and new source of tax revenue to support locally identified\npriorities in Jefferson and Warren Counties. The projects also further support\nSilicon Ranch’s long-standing commitment to American manufacturing, as the\ncompany is an industry leader for its work to cultivate a domestic supply\nchain for its energy projects. Wrens and Norwood III will generate energy with\nmaterials purchased from U.S.-based companies including First Solar, which\nmanufactures solar modules in Alabama, Ohio, and Louisiana; and Nextpower,\nwhich manufactures steel trackers and other components at multiple locations\nacross the U.S., including Memphis, Tennessee.\n\nAs the long-term owner of every project in its portfolio, Silicon Ranch has\nlong employed a responsible approach to stewardship of the land it owns\nthrough its Regenerative Energy®\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uH_3GJg6nne4mBcicp-smDuptaAvB8rqcNi7DVsizFA1gxtDMFMu6DpV8zXYYNVxhPUp-9hIAZb4NsVrbsNoPgK8K-qJXuYD67k4G5xxeYXOqCWEuCf0UKMfFqYjEJTyCCqdOyQeOcXngVPW6h36UA==)\nagribusiness. The land at Wrens and Norwood III will be managed with\nregenerative agriculture practices, which improve soil health and the quality\nof land by promoting deep-rooted, multi-species grasses and pollinator\nhabitats under and around solar arrays. Silicon Ranch is also reviewing\nopportunities to deploy managed livestock grazing on the sites. The company\nowns the largest flock of sheep in Georgia and owns a herd of cattle that\ngrazes on a site using the first-ever commercial deployment of its patented\ncattle-compatible system\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nCk85PbQKe-53u1FmEbQHPsgL89z4FJCENiGMBGgxA8kABHnepzMTYl_e-88iBuurSAz3P9jaqbNqV0_4YHW06k2eOv36VVhS28hQLEN0u697fqS8oWtK-Epsa0_NE09OY6wtR7njmWnqSZSXr-L4P7BowLV2nB-QWNN0URu88h-sPGBj96R44dJLoOr5ZJxynZK4rRjTa_ljkvD4upRxSyISwmvR9KXNUO8WOtb17nnCHsqwyaSni9Gjya1PtcD)\ncalled CattleTracker(TM), which pairs American energy generation with American\nbeef production.\n\n\"We founded Silicon Ranch based on a deep commitment to pair American-made\nenergy with economic development and agricultural production. Over the past\nfew years, we have worked closely with stakeholders in Jefferson and Warren\nCounties to understand their priorities, discuss the value of these projects\nto local infrastructure and the local economy, and ensure our investments\nalign with each community's vision for the future,\" said Silicon Ranch\nCo-Founder, President, and CEO, Reagan Farr. \"Our mission has always been to\nleverage our investments to promote energy independence and help rural\ncommunities become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. To date, we have\ninvested or committed to invest nearly $5 billion in the state of Georgia, and\nwe are proud to develop these latest projects as part of Georgia Power's 2025\nCARES program, further expanding our meaningful legacy here.\"\n\nAbout Silicon Ranch\nFounded in 2011, Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized\nsolar energy, battery storage, and carbon solutions. The company is one of the\nlargest independent power producers in the U.S., with a portfolio that\nincludes more than eight gigawatts of solar and battery storage systems that\nare contracted, under construction, or operating across the U.S. and Canada.\nSilicon Ranch owns and operates every project in its portfolio and has\nmaintained an unrivaled track record of project execution. Silicon Ranch has\nthe largest wholly owned agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under\nRegenerative Energy®, its nationally recognized agribusiness and holistic\napproach to project design, construction, and land stewardship. This model\nincorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land stewardship\npractices to restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and improve water\nquality. Follow Silicon Ranch on Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4iTB1R8Ck2MO-Xvt7XVNbZlHimywY4NieYiO2ffGLiHbguHyK-jyMEBNOHmmwyv2XwD5tda9KeIlDfisvHJVerE5rkNjR5sNqvpoXdD5BCDzjmtbndMtaWZaIch956PHzG7NMdJqdITIAOBOekT3Ymw08wCzDSBkAIZUt0656UV2y4bWutV4iFz-5sS3HcKh_9GceoREITz-wdlqWQhlK7Nl0kYtKZW8weMC28tWEoL5aFdExab2dMSQwx8YAjL6o0UL9RHAr1fPCfBZ8W8RpcUrafFvvWt55_XTnQY2gsJIRqT5gXxr6MuTMRXxqa84cPXTP6jdy0eK1C7kdfHMfQ==),\nInstagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Pwq8t0jzC4ohGLkeK2H0ccr-59wv5RKt2XpIYGee8IhUDcfe3qdhhvZdWg8dPyOrGcejn5jP_bGe9nkxgRhHYKnnOCi3XrkZBTKEbZMJHjGzg3IcddEmDLsRoeJC5aGe06U-TWKNR0TxXHNyQouPgjDI24ZQDKKr0Jiv9tQA3vdSL_uou0df0fjuHOwiE_jEHNgsw5q0mZ4M2MpaOlhLl_zkPDka6MsXlWVbSNjnbolAllnieQfIdJdCZ3lnPzjBMkPdPwA2yW4Uh9mUrGhpgWEZcUaKfbfoBLeoNHs_mj9gptoUs5l0JdcSG-hzaoxy9bg1zYPofb3wnY2yL-ukSg==),\nand LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nCI2l4WI_-y5rh7AvGu44Svw6JVKHzarJcMtT-qdvIwdBJ9PtdsZAg5lUXyntcNySr96iPdh5NqGGep4AfstaS2yutCRCKlAJfc5zzI90IaRXQ0r9g2ZPm0B5W5-j8RTJBuhJFD6oLb7MB-DQbKCXbpvJf-cIo4Rz2nkfe6PnBlj-AnjFigbnz5heYepmEgcnZ42h0e0qxHcGxM66cUGJtHKdvPawLPTXTsU_PI-oy-iL3cOKpDNdwCwaF86PC9TrHy77YE0FmM74_4JrBviYE-VQd7Twyx6C2rR-8_JaVxoJqBcH-hZ2UD6ZjKvFUCjzOvB-WwiqInyjNCAVhEvtJwIB1TIx9XyNcXmkaKyQnM=).\n\nAbout Georgia Power\nGeorgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RMf43KKhL-v6W0l3r6E1DkZYnmsQOnHQci8Nwsr9m6LY4_m3YIvoplHCAVpmZWc8R__F-1E2c9Q7Icdjt9J1xPy2LG8OXDUoNu0GUteFtJIMaNudJGnkWQ1vMWTZnRpdfz4Utfk85wo6ymGBw6xkzVwW1t78vGVVxgf2GgpleMTEjL1r8LNquBe0wEZbAuzihHOkv4UQ96spZx2XBdLLpp4MRlGJ8xjm4TapAkBJ9NNfHwyS2g8o5C41tSQVMEeBazAAJXwV4YioukZNDMkQmi-nRHpR9XMTG6kEStonFEOQe9IF4tgXpdk0_Yt-48lAQBiA4lwMo1Tno5FWKtK0yxMN3UICRS7CKRtLlVEJvYcm-nf5wp84TpcyD6SZYNx4)),\nAmerica's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and\nStewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million\ncustomers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering\nclean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a\ndiverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural\ngas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia\nPower offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering\nworld-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized\nby J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more\ninformation, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on\nFacebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4iTB1R8Ck2MO-Xvt7XVNbe3_86YKzefPGPNiicR5jtLnRdkGwJJ90oxhvKg_k-JPW5QyriYeDg1gQ6ubf7NnuBMJEACAURKXiymfFi7hht-H43TdCEz9X_evxNnAzBWiKNA8B_o7hg7w8INk-XXbq-cFRdYNOB_Pj1jm8qbnJB-B6-wbqQin-k_v0E-VH2DD4Psl7hgfXYZ8ZpJPtzqRV-0V2VRSrIZ72qY3FFCoB6ZKo-CeqeeLlBWHjCIUvu695LZ7aAXo7Donb5tiF1GeFgZjmyNy4oHXckKVsc9Y7Z8-kuIKODvzu--tmDd9ZSB4m54wzOPuQlcqA6BK7XEx7y0rdx8EKxVQWdtXhR_Fns9Ww9lYKMbxJrYM9A5DSj38YqxGBsI3O3_p2tLiz66XPdJmJKHNnhjRwpX5n8HpAEctl9ldFC3d23Yc-V7hF9sK5I99y1aSqIwrYUJl4KF6zkcNEBJsXiQlXL7Ej9Bqw8pfxSxBLHROQU-nyyKtkWSUHLyctvXNX2krjLMAXKg8T8Ph7j0qK0X7VoRPBO7iPEArF9oN4EFBhtDzok82R7nfr0XcJNO7TArfe_BtfICtgWS_Szlv43O7HnXQj0S4dtSr0WJ8-xGFHMvlTqbv6tM0cBRxImuaFMeviWBBOFoOhDHLkq0getdc3YrqPMLNo42oM4eblHKDqmFT_8qrECD__mq1wEPsTpx4CRy-0nxlkkPpDD_aFQ5mihQg8kl8T22QfJ3FxJfXTPDYPSwXpt3rG4w0h7-AgOxnO1p8KKnbfci9KLetE7Uujkns5PuQ8qyBJdW2KyttuE7tzWgoyUJI3ys8dgF5c9Fo7cWqEkG9DfxQSfE5m53NwA7TCQb8MBQ=)),\nX (X.com/GeorgiaPower\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=17vvmGeKMW3bi8UXLffCA49Oj35fNlnsot_0DB20xPG-FjD3LrL6s6iZ73A7CDpR9le3-gQ-uXrIlQsdTLQ3U410RH29kiEgV1pFiA1JtDzd-zCytEg6Wo-VFbCBs_-yqqbVnjjmlHQ2ntynNPLC5jtmS8ZW66UZL2QzMnTE8y2WXCt9WDTrHissFbOg1agntVUF6-zhbqtwMmbJRdFZL9eFOYYwY7YaAYmn5qv2JQ-P0V7CKk3JWlMk2Z0_WKNMDxX_STd9AaXlJLLCIuq_FHKFccUZNlvLyaEz87b2OQYt5dBCvQhyk-OIEMW3lYkdp9kngwryU6WcQnyWTc8uPfQTn8qVo1Fa9RyFU6doZSe2lWvZ1bRlmWht8V_hW_-dlqwf32xC3TKE2jNoDmmemwsspjkeu83vmku0SCuXg6hmZ9oyNU2z7VEjnr98fOd3aEYUN-ajLvTKZPKPgQsXyuB9WzgSsb2Y_sunovY0LsBzk193o0wWYpNYgKYhS5ODOzjD3-phe-GZgqJ64UzxSE6803DJpXrkGM-Ejh35F2qWHW4Pk6ZDWpjbgJhZVcabzuV5RnqxzisfTd9tIiCZVineRzVVcHKBTie-n5jG-meTUnSaLbe8wpGWHsqTPmWmlyKQA0RP8cPrUbpy-L57bTO9Yr3spKeqUbhjMpWU4xr6jXKoP0mD8Ct3pOolnMq-a48kJF0FBTEw2JM7in1bH5CDyhvtFXIx4FDuarSK0dJrNGCGnLMFSbiRNnEO7i0x2aaIf3zGaC_rU3kIAO7KPeNVfVmkZBpyLmiQsX90uol9gLuMWi2k7oltqb1YvV1EXrJZ_EhFY8Xr-rg9tmmXAA==))\nand Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Pwq8t0jzC4ohGLkeK2H0cRm-FgzicdafYKhZmamBJXjWQafAhLRGLQa13MvSObaAyK7j7PhKl9Z_YKAShtTE0gpgQnL6TQa38LtRRbmMe1ObNCqRWzULrg4H4ds6W03ASP8HFC4KkgTjKsWyE1SmgmQvUvMDLrbCHJWwX8I2Mc426VlWPXDoFYHqTyy7eYCJv5eJrPn3Yk5osv-z3gG3dVCqld5ih_GojFCE_DWQzahyVzIrm3ECoFdHuB7xTesVxsVxNGXLuWWjRiby0jvZ0A3mNLt52j35re-9umqp9OHYN9Ah1e2jlINf49C0uRlc457STBRapiIi5DGOBkYgI8OaCGCi467n1ANOPNpppxZdyns-TqGOYFSgCNRQN9Sngg92bZLu3q9vJzCqUcY8xQQwJ9Ccw83lDV5eyMMGT12DAYmbqCyDov-tKIo_iYd78YPJIfni9Mk2L5AyQgwYTIbcky-m7Wq1tY-mOEDHih68AnW0n7Vk7dPnOXte27SIhSG9SlE8MOP2vmy5yx3pnCayTNhh4-pmd0GKPsN20mlxuDFoL8_Rc-F9QxXltgIpvzQTaxzhZeRS0t7--mGGbq60ey2cgWyZ4ziSL4vN0x4y7gbG4bTLA4I5_oyFZG9fnTCcB4rRjtGH5tRhp1dGmmdr2SBOY2T9bnOKKPGIfDoUmiIJ8aqalnTl2xrNRKPS97ScvsImWTqPTUIAyHGoJECAHDj443z86R4HhFTFgDcKoMNhJj6-xGU246K4e8CRljfxPCyefiq75clFbJ7Om3C3kPe19Oa-PKZlocHsg3MAjxVBqTyKWnSakYScIS3_x5GH1fVyiLgBHnlGNtwgTg==)).\n\nKatie Jacobs\nSilicon Ranch\nsiliconranch@qh-pr.com\n\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026","article_body_html":"","raw_payload":{"data":{"id":"nGNX7HL9fp-20260910","title":"Silicon Ranch Announces Investments in Jefferson and Warren Counties to Support Georgia Power’s Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription Program","author":"Globe Newswire","ticker":"SO","created":"2026-09-10T14:55:06.558Z","tickers":["SO"],"exchange":"NYSE","article_body":"Nashville, Tenn., Sept. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Silicon Ranch\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=dt0MbFsw3SDy6xaf7TrRnqU68Ye_pjTEdl2TJowE9zm4omWwnlKcK7iigAQ9RjEgsOjZ48NQy3Xgro4Qd2DGB5STcmDQXUWS8ruLZV6shpY=),\nowner and operator of one of the nation’s largest fleets of solar facilities\nand a community-focused energy infrastructure company, announced today that it\nis developing two new solar projects—Wrens (Jefferson County) and Norwood\nIII (Warren County)—to support the growing demand for energy in Georgia. The\ncompany will develop, build, own, and operate the Wrens and Norwood III\nfacilities and sell the energy and renewable attributes from each to Georgia\nPower through the Clean and Renewable Energy Subscription program (CARES).\n\nIn addition to supporting local grid reliability and the growing demand for\nenergy in Georgia, the Wrens and Norwood III projects represent a significant\ncapital investment and new source of tax revenue to support locally identified\npriorities in Jefferson and Warren Counties. The projects also further support\nSilicon Ranch’s long-standing commitment to American manufacturing, as the\ncompany is an industry leader for its work to cultivate a domestic supply\nchain for its energy projects. Wrens and Norwood III will generate energy with\nmaterials purchased from U.S.-based companies including First Solar, which\nmanufactures solar modules in Alabama, Ohio, and Louisiana; and Nextpower,\nwhich manufactures steel trackers and other components at multiple locations\nacross the U.S., including Memphis, Tennessee.\n\nAs the long-term owner of every project in its portfolio, Silicon Ranch has\nlong employed a responsible approach to stewardship of the land it owns\nthrough its Regenerative Energy®\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=uH_3GJg6nne4mBcicp-smDuptaAvB8rqcNi7DVsizFA1gxtDMFMu6DpV8zXYYNVxhPUp-9hIAZb4NsVrbsNoPgK8K-qJXuYD67k4G5xxeYXOqCWEuCf0UKMfFqYjEJTyCCqdOyQeOcXngVPW6h36UA==)\nagribusiness. The land at Wrens and Norwood III will be managed with\nregenerative agriculture practices, which improve soil health and the quality\nof land by promoting deep-rooted, multi-species grasses and pollinator\nhabitats under and around solar arrays. Silicon Ranch is also reviewing\nopportunities to deploy managed livestock grazing on the sites. The company\nowns the largest flock of sheep in Georgia and owns a herd of cattle that\ngrazes on a site using the first-ever commercial deployment of its patented\ncattle-compatible system\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nCk85PbQKe-53u1FmEbQHPsgL89z4FJCENiGMBGgxA8kABHnepzMTYl_e-88iBuurSAz3P9jaqbNqV0_4YHW06k2eOv36VVhS28hQLEN0u697fqS8oWtK-Epsa0_NE09OY6wtR7njmWnqSZSXr-L4P7BowLV2nB-QWNN0URu88h-sPGBj96R44dJLoOr5ZJxynZK4rRjTa_ljkvD4upRxSyISwmvR9KXNUO8WOtb17nnCHsqwyaSni9Gjya1PtcD)\ncalled CattleTracker(TM), which pairs American energy generation with American\nbeef production.\n\n\"We founded Silicon Ranch based on a deep commitment to pair American-made\nenergy with economic development and agricultural production. Over the past\nfew years, we have worked closely with stakeholders in Jefferson and Warren\nCounties to understand their priorities, discuss the value of these projects\nto local infrastructure and the local economy, and ensure our investments\nalign with each community's vision for the future,\" said Silicon Ranch\nCo-Founder, President, and CEO, Reagan Farr. \"Our mission has always been to\nleverage our investments to promote energy independence and help rural\ncommunities become stronger, healthier, and more resilient. To date, we have\ninvested or committed to invest nearly $5 billion in the state of Georgia, and\nwe are proud to develop these latest projects as part of Georgia Power's 2025\nCARES program, further expanding our meaningful legacy here.\"\n\nAbout Silicon Ranch\nFounded in 2011, Silicon Ranch is a fully integrated provider of customized\nsolar energy, battery storage, and carbon solutions. The company is one of the\nlargest independent power producers in the U.S., with a portfolio that\nincludes more than eight gigawatts of solar and battery storage systems that\nare contracted, under construction, or operating across the U.S. and Canada.\nSilicon Ranch owns and operates every project in its portfolio and has\nmaintained an unrivaled track record of project execution. Silicon Ranch has\nthe largest wholly owned agrivoltaics portfolio in the country under\nRegenerative Energy®, its nationally recognized agribusiness and holistic\napproach to project design, construction, and land stewardship. This model\nincorporates regenerative ranching and other regenerative land stewardship\npractices to restore soil health, promote biodiversity, and improve water\nquality. Follow Silicon Ranch on Facebook\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4iTB1R8Ck2MO-Xvt7XVNbZlHimywY4NieYiO2ffGLiHbguHyK-jyMEBNOHmmwyv2XwD5tda9KeIlDfisvHJVerE5rkNjR5sNqvpoXdD5BCDzjmtbndMtaWZaIch956PHzG7NMdJqdITIAOBOekT3Ymw08wCzDSBkAIZUt0656UV2y4bWutV4iFz-5sS3HcKh_9GceoREITz-wdlqWQhlK7Nl0kYtKZW8weMC28tWEoL5aFdExab2dMSQwx8YAjL6o0UL9RHAr1fPCfBZ8W8RpcUrafFvvWt55_XTnQY2gsJIRqT5gXxr6MuTMRXxqa84cPXTP6jdy0eK1C7kdfHMfQ==),\nInstagram\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Pwq8t0jzC4ohGLkeK2H0ccr-59wv5RKt2XpIYGee8IhUDcfe3qdhhvZdWg8dPyOrGcejn5jP_bGe9nkxgRhHYKnnOCi3XrkZBTKEbZMJHjGzg3IcddEmDLsRoeJC5aGe06U-TWKNR0TxXHNyQouPgjDI24ZQDKKr0Jiv9tQA3vdSL_uou0df0fjuHOwiE_jEHNgsw5q0mZ4M2MpaOlhLl_zkPDka6MsXlWVbSNjnbolAllnieQfIdJdCZ3lnPzjBMkPdPwA2yW4Uh9mUrGhpgWEZcUaKfbfoBLeoNHs_mj9gptoUs5l0JdcSG-hzaoxy9bg1zYPofb3wnY2yL-ukSg==),\nand LinkedIn\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=nCI2l4WI_-y5rh7AvGu44Svw6JVKHzarJcMtT-qdvIwdBJ9PtdsZAg5lUXyntcNySr96iPdh5NqGGep4AfstaS2yutCRCKlAJfc5zzI90IaRXQ0r9g2ZPm0B5W5-j8RTJBuhJFD6oLb7MB-DQbKCXbpvJf-cIo4Rz2nkfe6PnBlj-AnjFigbnz5heYepmEgcnZ42h0e0qxHcGxM66cUGJtHKdvPawLPTXTsU_PI-oy-iL3cOKpDNdwCwaF86PC9TrHy77YE0FmM74_4JrBviYE-VQd7Twyx6C2rR-8_JaVxoJqBcH-hZ2UD6ZjKvFUCjzOvB-WwiqInyjNCAVhEvtJwIB1TIx9XyNcXmkaKyQnM=).\n\nAbout Georgia Power\nGeorgia Power is the largest electric subsidiary of Southern Company (NYSE: SO\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=RMf43KKhL-v6W0l3r6E1DkZYnmsQOnHQci8Nwsr9m6LY4_m3YIvoplHCAVpmZWc8R__F-1E2c9Q7Icdjt9J1xPy2LG8OXDUoNu0GUteFtJIMaNudJGnkWQ1vMWTZnRpdfz4Utfk85wo6ymGBw6xkzVwW1t78vGVVxgf2GgpleMTEjL1r8LNquBe0wEZbAuzihHOkv4UQ96spZx2XBdLLpp4MRlGJ8xjm4TapAkBJ9NNfHwyS2g8o5C41tSQVMEeBazAAJXwV4YioukZNDMkQmi-nRHpR9XMTG6kEStonFEOQe9IF4tgXpdk0_Yt-48lAQBiA4lwMo1Tno5FWKtK0yxMN3UICRS7CKRtLlVEJvYcm-nf5wp84TpcyD6SZYNx4)),\nAmerica's premier energy company. Value, Reliability, Customer Service and\nStewardship are the cornerstones of the company's promise to 2.8 million\ncustomers in all but four of Georgia's 159 counties. Committed to delivering\nclean, safe, reliable and affordable energy, Georgia Power maintains a\ndiverse, innovative generation mix that includes nuclear, coal and natural\ngas, as well as renewables such as solar, hydroelectric and wind. Georgia\nPower offers rates below the national average, focuses on delivering\nworld-class service to its customers every day and the company is recognized\nby J.D. Power as an industry leader in customer satisfaction. For more\ninformation, visit www.GeorgiaPower.com and connect with the company on\nFacebook (Facebook.com/GeorgiaPower\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=4iTB1R8Ck2MO-Xvt7XVNbe3_86YKzefPGPNiicR5jtLnRdkGwJJ90oxhvKg_k-JPW5QyriYeDg1gQ6ubf7NnuBMJEACAURKXiymfFi7hht-H43TdCEz9X_evxNnAzBWiKNA8B_o7hg7w8INk-XXbq-cFRdYNOB_Pj1jm8qbnJB-B6-wbqQin-k_v0E-VH2DD4Psl7hgfXYZ8ZpJPtzqRV-0V2VRSrIZ72qY3FFCoB6ZKo-CeqeeLlBWHjCIUvu695LZ7aAXo7Donb5tiF1GeFgZjmyNy4oHXckKVsc9Y7Z8-kuIKODvzu--tmDd9ZSB4m54wzOPuQlcqA6BK7XEx7y0rdx8EKxVQWdtXhR_Fns9Ww9lYKMbxJrYM9A5DSj38YqxGBsI3O3_p2tLiz66XPdJmJKHNnhjRwpX5n8HpAEctl9ldFC3d23Yc-V7hF9sK5I99y1aSqIwrYUJl4KF6zkcNEBJsXiQlXL7Ej9Bqw8pfxSxBLHROQU-nyyKtkWSUHLyctvXNX2krjLMAXKg8T8Ph7j0qK0X7VoRPBO7iPEArF9oN4EFBhtDzok82R7nfr0XcJNO7TArfe_BtfICtgWS_Szlv43O7HnXQj0S4dtSr0WJ8-xGFHMvlTqbv6tM0cBRxImuaFMeviWBBOFoOhDHLkq0getdc3YrqPMLNo42oM4eblHKDqmFT_8qrECD__mq1wEPsTpx4CRy-0nxlkkPpDD_aFQ5mihQg8kl8T22QfJ3FxJfXTPDYPSwXpt3rG4w0h7-AgOxnO1p8KKnbfci9KLetE7Uujkns5PuQ8qyBJdW2KyttuE7tzWgoyUJI3ys8dgF5c9Fo7cWqEkG9DfxQSfE5m53NwA7TCQb8MBQ=)),\nX (X.com/GeorgiaPower\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=17vvmGeKMW3bi8UXLffCA49Oj35fNlnsot_0DB20xPG-FjD3LrL6s6iZ73A7CDpR9le3-gQ-uXrIlQsdTLQ3U410RH29kiEgV1pFiA1JtDzd-zCytEg6Wo-VFbCBs_-yqqbVnjjmlHQ2ntynNPLC5jtmS8ZW66UZL2QzMnTE8y2WXCt9WDTrHissFbOg1agntVUF6-zhbqtwMmbJRdFZL9eFOYYwY7YaAYmn5qv2JQ-P0V7CKk3JWlMk2Z0_WKNMDxX_STd9AaXlJLLCIuq_FHKFccUZNlvLyaEz87b2OQYt5dBCvQhyk-OIEMW3lYkdp9kngwryU6WcQnyWTc8uPfQTn8qVo1Fa9RyFU6doZSe2lWvZ1bRlmWht8V_hW_-dlqwf32xC3TKE2jNoDmmemwsspjkeu83vmku0SCuXg6hmZ9oyNU2z7VEjnr98fOd3aEYUN-ajLvTKZPKPgQsXyuB9WzgSsb2Y_sunovY0LsBzk193o0wWYpNYgKYhS5ODOzjD3-phe-GZgqJ64UzxSE6803DJpXrkGM-Ejh35F2qWHW4Pk6ZDWpjbgJhZVcabzuV5RnqxzisfTd9tIiCZVineRzVVcHKBTie-n5jG-meTUnSaLbe8wpGWHsqTPmWmlyKQA0RP8cPrUbpy-L57bTO9Yr3spKeqUbhjMpWU4xr6jXKoP0mD8Ct3pOolnMq-a48kJF0FBTEw2JM7in1bH5CDyhvtFXIx4FDuarSK0dJrNGCGnLMFSbiRNnEO7i0x2aaIf3zGaC_rU3kIAO7KPeNVfVmkZBpyLmiQsX90uol9gLuMWi2k7oltqb1YvV1EXrJZ_EhFY8Xr-rg9tmmXAA==))\nand Instagram (Instagram.com/ga_power\n(https://www.globenewswire.com/Tracker?data=Pwq8t0jzC4ohGLkeK2H0cRm-FgzicdafYKhZmamBJXjWQafAhLRGLQa13MvSObaAyK7j7PhKl9Z_YKAShtTE0gpgQnL6TQa38LtRRbmMe1ObNCqRWzULrg4H4ds6W03ASP8HFC4KkgTjKsWyE1SmgmQvUvMDLrbCHJWwX8I2Mc426VlWPXDoFYHqTyy7eYCJv5eJrPn3Yk5osv-z3gG3dVCqld5ih_GojFCE_DWQzahyVzIrm3ECoFdHuB7xTesVxsVxNGXLuWWjRiby0jvZ0A3mNLt52j35re-9umqp9OHYN9Ah1e2jlINf49C0uRlc457STBRapiIi5DGOBkYgI8OaCGCi467n1ANOPNpppxZdyns-TqGOYFSgCNRQN9Sngg92bZLu3q9vJzCqUcY8xQQwJ9Ccw83lDV5eyMMGT12DAYmbqCyDov-tKIo_iYd78YPJIfni9Mk2L5AyQgwYTIbcky-m7Wq1tY-mOEDHih68AnW0n7Vk7dPnOXte27SIhSG9SlE8MOP2vmy5yx3pnCayTNhh4-pmd0GKPsN20mlxuDFoL8_Rc-F9QxXltgIpvzQTaxzhZeRS0t7--mGGbq60ey2cgWyZ4ziSL4vN0x4y7gbG4bTLA4I5_oyFZG9fnTCcB4rRjtGH5tRhp1dGmmdr2SBOY2T9bnOKKPGIfDoUmiIJ8aqalnTl2xrNRKPS97ScvsImWTqPTUIAyHGoJECAHDj443z86R4HhFTFgDcKoMNhJj6-xGU246K4e8CRljfxPCyefiq75clFbJ7Om3C3kPe19Oa-PKZlocHsg3MAjxVBqTyKWnSakYScIS3_x5GH1fVyiLgBHnlGNtwgTg==)).\n\nKatie Jacobs\nSilicon Ranch\nsiliconranch@qh-pr.com\n\n\n\n\nGlobeNewswire, Inc. 2026"},"type":"article","timestamp":"2026-09-10T14:55:06.592367699Z","server_sent_at_ms":1789052106592},"received_at":"2026-09-10T14:55:06.662Z","source_url":null},"analysis":{"id":"129588","press_release_id":"140752","analysis_json":{"industry":{"label":"Electric Utilities","sector":"Utilities"},"redFlags":["Third-party (Silicon Ranch) release: no project capacities (MW), contract values, or in-service dates disclosed for the Georgia Power CARES contracts"],"eventType":"operations_update","narrative":"Silicon Ranch will develop two new Georgia solar projects, Wrens in Jefferson County and Norwood III in Warren County, and sell their energy and renewable attributes to Georgia Power through the 2025 CARES program.\n\nFor Southern Company, the announcement is incremental renewable supply procured by its largest electric subsidiary to serve growing Georgia demand; 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