Most Georgians have heard about the massive MAGE (pronounced Ma-gay) Solar plant being built in Dublin, Ga., that will manufacture solar panels and employ more than 300.

Representatives from the plant will be in town 4 p.m. Tuesday to make a presentation at Lowndes High School’s Media Center to discuss the advantages of solar, the untapped potential of solar power in Georgia, the number of jobs that will be produced as a result of this new industry, and the opportunities to use solar power in your home or business.

“There is tremendous potential for solar power in Georgia. There is so much sun exposure here. The state could generate enough electricity to sell to other states. It’s cheaper, more efficient and greener than other power,” said Susanne Fischer-Quinn, the corporate communications manager with Mage Solar Projects, Inc.

An international company, Fischer-Quinn said Mage is already selling panels in 37 states.

One of the first users of the solar technology in Dublin is Tom Hall, whose company, Dublin Construction Company, Inc., installed the roof panels on his building, more than 400 modules totaling a quarter of an acre. He said the reduction and potential elimination of power costs for the company are a tremendous benefit and he is licensed to sell power back to Georgia Power at 17 cents per kilowatt.

Fischer-Quinn said Mage has already started the Solar Academy in Dublin, which provides technical and business classes for individuals who want to get into the growing market. Students learn how to install the panels, and also how to start their own companies.

The meeting Tuesday is open to the public, with students interested in job training, city and county officials and business leaders encouraged to attend to learn more about the benefits of going solar.