Georgia Power to bring solar to Army bases
ATLANTA — Georgia Power announced Thursday it will build, own and operate solar generation facilities — each capable of producing approximately 30 megawatts — at Fort Stewart, Fort Benning and Fort Gordon.
The sites are expected to be finished by the end of 2016, the company said, and will be the largest solar generating facilities operating on any U.S. military bases.
As part of the review and approval of the company’s 2007 Integrated Resource Plan, the Georgia Public Service Commission approved the development of three renewable projects of less than 30 megawatts to be owned by Georgia Power and to cost no more than other sources would.
Georgia Power’s announcement said the company expects to bring more than 500 new solar projects online in the coming years.
13th Annual Taste of Downtown scheduled for May 22
The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce will host its 13th annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection in Johnson Square from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Thursday.
Attendees will sample menu items from more than 40 of Savannah’s popular chefs, restaurants and caterers while enjoying beverages, networking and live music by Junkyard Angel.
Presented by Bank of America, more than 2,000 members and member guests are expected to attend. Tickets are $10 for all member employees and $25 for member guests.
Complimentary parking will be offered in the Bryan and Whitaker street parking garages. Write the word “Taste” on the back of your parking ticket to redeem.
No RSVP is required, but the event is open only to Chamber members and their guests. For more information, contact Stephanie Boaen at 912-644-6459 or SBoaen@SavannahChamber.com.
Dasan Machineries to create 150 jobs in Gwinnett County
Dasan Machineries, a Korea-based manufacturer, will invest $30 million over the next three years to build a plant in Gwinnett County and create 150 jobs, Gov. Nathan Deal announced Thursday.
The Duluth-based facility will be the company’s first headquarters in the U.S. The company will use high-precision machinery to manufacture components for the automotive and defense industries at this new location.
“We were drawn to Gwinnett County and the state of Georgia because of the pro-business environment, skilled workforce and existing infrastructure that is available in the region,” said Jin Noh, president of Dasan USA.
Dasan Machineries producers high-quality steel parts and components for the defense, auto and avionic industries.
Hiring for the new facility has begun. Interested candidates should email dasan@dasanusa.com.